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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 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 • 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
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Created in 1949 by US and Western Allies to Stop Soviets from Expanding
NATO forces in Afghanistan Article 5: An attack against one is an attack against all. First Invoked September 12, 2001
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
United Nations Franklin Roosevelt’s Plan 1946-Today Woodrow Wilson’s Plan 1919-1939
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?