2- Anarchy, Uncertainty, War Flashcards
ambigious symbolism
the use of vague/ unclear language to describe security threats
lead to different interpretations by different groups.
security dilemma
anarchy and uncertainty encourage states to increase their security measure in fear of being attacked. this makes other states feel less secure, which makes other states want to acquire more. -> Everyone trying to acquire more power makes everyone more insecure.
two level strategic predicament
- dilemma of interpretation- motives, intentions, capabilities
- dilemma of response
3 Logics of Solving the Security Dilemma
- Fatalistic
- Mitigator
- Transcender
fatalistic logic
defining the other as a rival and maximizing one’s own security power
- offensive realism
- security paradox
mitigator logic
create security regimes or an international society- taking steps to create more predictability
- international institutions
- international law
transcender logic
create a different world order by identifying the problem and abolishing its source.
-> e.g capitalism, patriarchy, or anarchy!
- constructivism
- security communities
transcender logic- security communities
groups of states in which war between states is unthinkable like EU
rationalism stance
assumes that war is costly, and any state should try to avoid war.
causes of war according to rationalism (3)
- information problems
- credible commitment problems
- issue indivisibility
what do offensive and defensive realists think about a war with china?
offensive realism thinks its very likely, while defensive relaism argues its preventable
thuycidides trap
structural stress cased by a rapid shift in BoP is likely to lead to war.
how do security concerns differ btw GN and GS
GN is more concerned with traditional security issues like interstate conflict
GS is more concerned with non-traditional security ossues like food insecurity.
