The English School - Book chapter Dunne

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According to the interpretive methodology of the English School, what is the entire global political system compromised of?

This system is compromised of states, but also of individuals, NGO's etc.

There is a certain overlap between the English School and Conventional Constructivism. What are the 2 main overlapping concepts?

  1. Interstate order is a social sphere, states are agents and are socialized into following certain rules and conventions.
  2. Norms and institutions are seen by both as expressions of shared knowledge and shared values.

However, there is also a difference between the English School and Conventional Constructivism. What is this difference?

The unit of analysis. In Constructivism, states are the key actors. In the English School, the key actors are diplomats and leaders of a state.
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What are the 4 types of international society in the English School?

  1. Minimal;
  2. Pluralist;
  3. Solidarist;
  4. Complex governance.

Can it be possible to fall back from an international society into an international system and why?

Yes, this is possible when members do not comply with the shared norms and rules established.

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