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Realism vs. Idealism

Realism vs. Idealism. Two Traditional Schools of I.R. Realism v. Idealism. Realist. Idealist. Amoral view of world Balance of Power is basis of international relations. No power vacuums. Inter-State relations are important Vital National Interests govern behavior

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Realism vs. Idealism

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  1. Realism vs. Idealism Two Traditional Schools of I.R.

  2. Realism v. Idealism Realist Idealist • Amoral view of world • Balance of Power is basis of international relations. No power vacuums. • Inter-State relations are important • Vital National Interests govern behavior • Security through alliances and limited collective security through NATO • War is corrective behavior • Moral view of world • Universal Values basis of international relations • Inter and Intra-State relations are important • Global events are important to everyone • Collective Security is the Norm through United Nations • War is moral failure

  3. North Atlantic Treaty Organization Created in 1949 by US and Western Allies to Stop Soviets from Expanding

  4. NATO forces in Afghanistan Article 5: An attack against one is an attack against all. First Invoked September 12, 2001

  5. NATO FORCES FIGHTING IN AFGHANISTAN ARTICLE 5: “An attack against one is an attack against all” September 12, 2001, first time Article 5 was invoked

  6. United Nations Franklin Roosevelt’s Plan 1946-Today Woodrow Wilson’s Plan 1919-1939

  7. United Nations Security Council • Each has VETO power: “I forbid” • Five Permanent Members: United States, Soviet Union (Russia), Britain, France, China (Communist China, 1972) • 1950, UN sanctioned police action against North Korea’s invasion of South Korea….Soviets were boycotting and could not veto…..never missed another meeting! • 1990, UN forces against Saddam Hussein in First Persian Gulf War. • FUTURE?

  8. United Nations Organization Chart

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