INTERDEPENDENCE,THEORIES,ACTORS Flashcards
Definition and 5 assumption of Realism
Realist explain power politics largely in terms of states hard power capacities (Belige in anarchy )
5 assumptions:
All States operate in an anarchic system
All Santes posses an offensive capability to a certain extent
The intention of a state is never thrilled confined
Survival is the primary goal
States are rational actors
Liberal
Liberals believe that soft power and co operation safest t way of using power (Belives in Interdpendence)
Anarchy
There is no central authority that governs all the countries
Because if the a archaic nature if the international system nations peruse power in order to ensure their own
Interdependence and it’s types
The idea that states and their fortunes are connect to each other
What happened in one state can effect another state
Relations between two states can greatly affect the relationship between other states
Economic:Trade/ Aid
Military:a Alliances/Protection
Political:Diplomatic Links
What are the three Sectors
Primary Sector: Raw Materials
Secondary Sector: Industry/Manafacturing
Tertiary Sector: Services
Cooperation Examples
Economic: International Trade
Security:NATO
Sustainability: Paris Agreement
Conflict Examples
Economics: Trade Wars and sanctions
Security: Proxy Wars and Terrorism
Republican Goverment
State is ruled by representatives from the citizen body which are chosen such as USA
Constitucional Goverment
Goverment whee the ruler/rulers are limited to a don’t
Stutuikn for the power and this decides the structure of the Goverment example usa
Monarchy
Where supreme authority is given to a singular and immediate figure such as a king or queen, this powe may vary from absolute like in United Arab Emirates to none like in Spain or Japan
Absolute Monarchy
A specific type of monarchy where The monarch rules in there own way of powe and can exercise control over all aspects of government such as the pope in the Vatican
Federal
Goverment divides power between a central Goverment and local state governments that are connected by a nations government
Unitary
Governed by a sign,e entity such as a centeral Goverment which is the supreme authority
Totalitarian
Has Toto’s, control over state that is centralized and dictatorial
Fascism
Advocates total control over its people and promotes certain anscestral and cultural values
Anarchy
Absence of law example France during the French Revolution
Distribution of Power
Hegemony/Empire: One state rules over the entire international system
Unipolar: One state rule over all
Bipolar: two states have same power and coexist to rule the globe
Multipolar : more than two power exist
State Actors
State Representatives: Diplomats and Embassador
Internal Agencies: CIA,FBI
IGOs: UN
Non State Actors
Organizations (NGOs)
Forums
Corporations
What is the Function of a State
To adminster power through laws, institution and individual San maintain the security peace human rights and economy
Fragile vs Strong State
Fragile state has weak capacity and weak political will
Strong state held their responsibilities efficiently
Authoritarian vs Democratic
Authoritarian no participation of public
Democratic there is separation of power
Theocracies vs Secular States
Theocracy one official religion
Secular multiple religons
Intergovernmental Organizations IGOs
An entity created by a treaty to work in good faith to solve issues and created to fullfil specific goals. These entities are legally binding
Democracy Seperation of Power
Legislative Branch: Congress
Judicial Branch: Supreme court
Executive Branch: President
