Balance of power in international relations

Waltz argued that power maximization is not desirable, offensive-minded neorealists argued that power maximization by great powers is unavoidable. This view is best represented by Mearsheimer’s (2014) book The tragedy of Great Power Politics. Arguing for great powers’ ambition to seek regional and international hegemony, the book argues that balancing behaviors of existing great powers against rising great powers which try to translate latent (in the original use, economic power, and population…

GOLD STANDARDS Every day, more and more, it has become almost inevitable to not turn on the TV and hear nothing but the fact that the economy is taking a turn for the worse as the days pass by. One can’t help but presume—more likely assume—there be no light at the end of the tunnel. America, as a whole, all that she is comprised of, finds herself at what almost can be classified as tumultuous. And with the national economy being stagnant at most, the question of whether or not to reinstate the…

One very important aspect of international economics and what agreeably has made international trade existent is globalization. It’s the increasing connection and integration of people, organizations, countries and different cultures around the globe. We integrate through political, economical and social issues, trade and foreign investment. We’ve learnt that with globalization, no nations exist in economic isolation (Carbaugh). No country has achieved economic success without being open to the…

relationship with the United States severely, as the state became a battlefield between two rivalling ideological systems capitalism and communism. Prior to the Latin America intervention, the level of superpower relations was at an all-time high due to the emergence of two superpowers in the international arena; the United States and the Soviet Union however, the Cold War was seen as seen as a cushioned for stabilization for these superpowers. The United States relationship with the Soviet…

explanation for each war. World War I is no exception to this. The many facets that lead up to such an unprecedented explosion of action and aggression across the globe can be explained through many means. However, Realism and Marxism are two international relations theories that very clearly aid in the rationalization of the First World War. Europe in the early twentieth century…

How has the power of the presidency changed over time? Drawing upon some historical examples, explain how presidents have acted to secure more power. What can the modern president do to overcome congressional, judicial, or bureaucratic opposition? How is a more powerful president beneficial/detrimental? Reference course readings, lectures, and examples as appropriate. The framers of the Constitution designed the office of president to be a rather weak one. Given the original government…

Her study concludes by describing four basic leadership styles, each determined by the leader’s beliefs about control, power, complexity, self confidence, problem solving, trust, and bias (Bova 79). While Treisman doesn’t explicitly define which style Putin falls under, Treisman uses Hermann’s idea that leadership style is personal and influential in his argument. When Treisman…

benefit of the home state, helping to satisfy the massive demands created by the same system. Domestic society was clearly transformed by colonialism, but it was much more than that. The domestic economies of European nations were tied to the political power thereof, and in the same way in competition with other nations. The economy became something…

International conflict has long been an issue that has broken apart families, started wars, and resulted in the death of loved ones. While solutions to issues can be difficult to attain, it is important to stay connected to those who have differing opinions. The government is an important part of one’s life: it is influential in the way a nation is run, and vital in the protection of its people. In an effort to stay connected to other foreign countries and try to avoid dispute, the United…

Japanese Yen. Origin In the beginning, it was believed that letting a country’s currency depreciate would have negative effects on the economy. Further study and time has indicated that currency depreciation has positive effects on a country’s trade balance in the long run. A study conducted from 1960-2011, indicates the positive…