Anarchal society

Question 1

Explain what is meant by anarchical society ?

Answer 1

• This is the idea that there is anarchy in the international system suggesting that there is no higher power than the state ( realist/ conservative view)

Question 2

What is meant by anarchy ?

Answer 2

• This is the idea that there is anarchy in the international system suggesting that there is no higher power than the state ( realist/ conservative view)
• There is no structure in the anarchical system ( realist view)
• States develop relations with each other because they exist in the same environment( liberal view because they accept that there needs to be cooperation )
• There is nothing conscious or deliberate in the relationship that states have with each other

Question 3

Explain international order using an anarchal perspective.

Answer 3

• There is international order because there is a genera acceptance of certain values and beliefs( links to liberalism/ cooperation and harmony)
• Power drive order in an international system which involves states accepting the degree of power that other states have ( LINKS TO REALISM)
• Lots of interactions between states take place according to a set of rules​
  For example – war, peace, the idea of a balance of power between states, protection of territory,

Question 4

Explain Bull’s argument of anarchy in the global system.

Answer 4

Bull shares a no realist view that the starting point of global politics is the existence of states where states are equal , independent and sovereign, they are not under any higher authority

Question 5

Explain how the view of anarchical society includes liberal thinking .

Answer 5

• Ideas on international order ie state acceptance f certain values and beliefs in order to maintain international order - links to liberal views on cooperation and mutual beneficial ..
• Accepts a lockean view of international relations tates are judges of the rules and norms and are left to enforce them but recognise that there is more to gain from co-operation

Question 6

Explain how the view of anarchical society includes conservative thinking.

Answer 6

• Bull uses Hobbesian views on his ideas of anarchy in the international system where there is a brutal , hard and cold struggle for power between self interested states
• Hobbesian view on human nature links to states view when suggesting that there is a lack of structure in the international system
• Conservative views on society of states,. Links to the organic analogy and gradualism

Question 7

Explain ideas on society of states .

Answer 7

• There is a development of institutions that are bounded by national interest ie ( intergovernmental organisations ) - (ORGANIC ANALOGY )
• There is an acceptance that state cooperation provides the best chance of achieving order
• ie NATO , UN

Question 8

What is a definition of society of states ?

Answer 8

A society of states exists when a group of states consciously form a society because they share common values and are bounded by a common set of rules

Question 9

What liberal concept does society of states link to ?:

Answer 9

Social contract (MILL)

Question 10

What is not seen as apart of society of states ?

Answer 10

supernatural organisations ie the EU

Question 11

Explain how the view of anarchical society includes realist thinking

Answer 11

• Strong focus on states
• Shares the view of anarchy in the international system ( lack of structure )
• Intergovernmental organisations are intergovernmental
• States use international organisations to pursue their own interests​