Chapter 4 Flashcards
what are the three levels of analysis
international
state
individual
International system level
focuses on systemic characteristics such as power distribution
State system level
focuses on domestic factors and internal characteristics of states
Individual system level
focuses on individuals and their perceptions, choices, activities, etc.
International system in a realist view
anarchaic
no true action and each state acts in their own interests
key explanatory power in the international system in a realist lens
POLARITY
influences systems and stability
what do states need (4)
- geographical boundaries
- stable population within boundaries
- a government
- diplomatically recognized
what does a nation need
group of ppl w shared characteristics
nations in a realist lens
state is unitary and rational
no emphasis on internal differences
power drives interest
nations in a liberalism lens
no consistent nation interest
domestic policy changes based on cooperation
nations in a constructivism lens
not material and instead changing
IGO/NGO can influence
public drive interest
independent leaders
nationalism, distrust, strong desire for power/control
absolute gains
participatory leaderz
really into collaborating and want overall benefits
what do leaders use to processing new info
information processing
group think
consensus towards issue/perspectives.
stiffles other perspectives (tunnel vision)
cognitive consistency
no radical ideas, follow old beliefs
evoked set
using past events to decide in future events
mirror imaging
looking at your actions as good and the enemies as bad (polarizing)
when will leaders have most influence
young/unstable gov
few institutional constraints
economic crisis
