The international system

6 important questions on The international system

What is a system?

An assemblage of units united by some form of regular interaction.

Basic norms of a balance of power system:

- any actor that tries to assume dominance must be constrained
- negotiating is better than fighting
- fighting is better than failing to increase capabilities
- states seek own national interests defined in terms of power

Through what system coordinate and negotiate the Liberal in the International System?

Multilateralism (the process of organizing relations between groups of three or more states).
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Liberal perspective international system:

.Characterization: three interpretations: interdependence among actors, international society, anarchy
.Actors: states, international governmental institutions, NGO, multinational corporations
.Constraints: from anarchy and interdependence
.Possibility of change: low likelihood of radical change, constant incremental change as actors are involved in new relationships

Radical perspective on international:

.Characterization: highly stratified
.Actors: capitalist states vs deleoping states
.Constraints: Capitalism, stratification
.Possibility of change: radical change desired but limite by capitalist structure

Ingredients of State Power Potential:

Natural sources of Power: Geography (Borders), Natural resources (Oil, Copper, etc), and Populations (Good and Services)

Tangible sources of Power: (Industrial development, Level of Infrastructure, and Military)

Intangible sources of Power: (Nationale image, Public support, and Leadership).

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