Category: International Relations
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International Relations: Why Is There More Than One Theory?
Table of Contents Introduction Reasons for having more than one theory Conclusion Reference List Introduction The state is expected to provide social values like protection, justice, and welfare. These are social values that are so fundamental to human well-being that must be protected or insured in some way. That could be by social organizations other…
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How Realists Explain International Relations
As a discipline of study, international relations deals broadly with the interactions between diverse states and explanations for the nature of these relations. This entails the responsibilities of various countries in the participation of joint agreements which come in form of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and inter-governmental organizations (IGOs). Realism in international relations concentrates on the…
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Rising Powers, Shrinking Planet: The New Geopolitics Of Energy and The Pentagons New Map
Introduction Klares book Rising Powers shrinking Planet provides a descriptive analysis of the problems that are associated with oil unless the trend of energy use is reversed. According to Klaire, oil is a scarce commodity that is mainly found in the Middle East. This commodity is therefore very expensive due to its high demand and…
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US Iran Relations: Tactics and Effects
Table of Contents Introduction Use of Hard and Soft Power Use of Liberalism Use of Realism Use of Democratic Peace Theory Conclusion References Introduction The relation between Iran and the US dates back to many years ago. There are reports which indicate that this relation can be traced back to the last years of the…
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The U.S. International Affairs
The United States became somewhat involved in world affairs during the first decade of the 20th century. With World War I on the verge of eruption, the US tried to benefit from the policy of isolation. As a result, Woodrow Wilson proposed to implement the Fourteen Points that were expected to protect the world from…
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Emerging Powers and World Order
One cannot tell what will happen in the next 25 years in international politics. Nevertheless, experts agree that the world will become less liberal. In fact, it is assumed that the United States will be unable to retain its power and maintain global order, as newly powerful states will start to promote their agendas. Nonetheless,…
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Nuclear Arms Control: Unsuccessful Efforts
Introduction From the time when the Second World War was concluded, a lot of debates and controversies regarding the impacts of nuclear weapons on diplomacy has characterised the international arena. As indicated by Brown (2001), nuclear weapons are a part of the incorporated policy of defence, which is also comprised of diplomacy and a set…
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Khashoggi in the US and Saudi Arabia Relations
Table of Contents Introduction Logos Pathos Ethos Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi on October 2, 2018, at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, turned into a serious test of the strength of relations between Riyadh and the US. It would seem that the purely intra-Saudi incident was a shock to the…
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ChinaAfrica Relations: Economic Consequences
There is a range of assumptions supported by different nations; among them, there are solidarity and the importance of collaboration. Speaking about such China and Africa, it is necessary to mention that it does not seem to be very easy for them to build strong and effective relationships (Asongu & Aminkeng, 2013). To some extent,…
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North Korean Nuclear Proliferation
Table of Contents Introduction Summary/Overview Relevant international agreements Relevant states and their interests in the program The overall global effects The future of the nuclear program Conclusion Works cited Introduction In Manhattan in June 1993, sixteen U.S. and North Korean delegates met to chat the way forward concerning the North Korean Nuclear Program. The delegates…