chapter 14 sovereignty, the state, international order Flashcards
why has IR traditionally focused on the international system and not on the domestic politics of states?
because states were guaranteed against any external interference in their domestic affairs. leaders could arrange their domestic affairs as they liked
under what circumstances did the idea of sovereign statehood arise in europe?
they developed in response to events, including both civil and interstate wars in europe
to what extent were crimes committed by empirical powers covered up?
empirical powers got rid of evidence that showed the crimes that they committed
what are the distinguishing features of the modern state?
modernity is associated with social, political, intellectual, and technological developments
imperialism
the exercise of power by one group over another. broader term than colonialism
