Anarchy in International Politics

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  • The impact of technology on society
  • The influence of economic policies

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  • Metaphor
  • Symbolism
  • Imagery (correct)

What emotional response is Baldwin D. likely aiming to evoke in the reader?

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  • Anger and frustration (correct)
  • Indifference and apathy
  • Joy and happiness

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Study Notes

Anarchy and Social Order

  • Anarchy is a key concept in realist theories of international politics, but less prominent in liberal theories.
  • Neoliberal authors also use the assumption of anarchy.
  • However, neorealists and neoliberals don't necessarily agree on the meaning or consequences of anarchy.
  • Anarchy is a complex and ambiguous term, often associated with chaos and disorder.
  • In world politics, some order exists, even if neorealists and neoliberals disagree on its nature, extent, and causes.
  • Most theorists define anarchy as the absence of government.
  • This definition raises questions about what "government" entails.
  • Many governmental activities have counterparts at the international level (e.g., welfare, economics, law, commerce, health, safety).
  • This suggests alternative conceptions of anarchy that focus on missing governmental characteristics.
  • There is not a universal agreement on the specific characteristics that define international anarchy.

Scope and Domain

  • Debates on relative gains in international politics often lack precise definitions of "gains" (in capabilities).
  • Power relations' causal connection typically affects behavior, attributes, beliefs, and propensities of other actors.
  • To understand power, domain and scope need precise definition.
  • "Country A has power" should be rephrased as "Country A causes [specific effects] with respect to [whom]."
  • Specificity and clarity regarding the level of "scope" are important (e.g., "lots of things").
  • The causal notion of power is rejected by some, highlighting alternatives.

Capabilities and Cooperation

  • Power's definition in realist theory is controversial, with varied interpretations.
  • Different theoretical approaches (neoliberal and neorealist) treat the concept of power differently.
  • This can lead to different understandings of capabilities and consequences of anarchy.
  • Social science research should investigate instances of social phenomena.
  • Social scientists analyze social order using factors like exchange relations, threat systems, and image integration.
  • These concepts are applicable to international relations.

Zero-Sum Problem

  • The idea of power as zero-sum (one actor gains, another loses) is prevalent but often inaccurate,
  • Zero-sum assumptions in the literature are frequently debatable.
  • Power gains by one actor don't necessarily imply commensurate losses by others.
  • Different examples, like international relations scenarios, illustrate that gains in one area can lead to different outcomes than conventional zero-sum theories suggest.
  • This debate highlights the need for clarification when discussing and applying theories of power to international relations.

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