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Realism and Liberalism in a Globalized World: The study of International Relations revolves around the “decisions that are made within a country that have implications for relationships outside the borders of that country” (Kaufman, Page 2). In the current globalized world, countries are interdependent entities that must exist and interact with one another. The manner in which countries choose to engage with another, such as aggressively or civilly, can be predicted and analyzed through various…

perhaps the most quoted phrase from Aristotle’s Politics despite the observation that the context in which this claim was made has not always been properly understood. Recently, however, frustrations with the lack of political participation in modern liberal democracies have contributed to renewed interest in some of Aristotle’s ideas—namely, democratic theory. Throughout chapters 9 to 13 of Book 3 of Politics, Aristotle provides an empirical assessment of democracy’s strengths and limitations.…

The relationship between the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) is made special by its virtual removal of the possibility of conflict between the two nations. It lives within an individualistic security system in which these states share collective meanings that provide them mutually understood identities and interests, increasing the possibility of collective action during a time of active threats. Because of this process of socialization, the United States and the United Kingdom…

democracy” Fareed Zakaria used a term “illiberal democracy” in the journal “Foreign Affairs” in 1997. In the article he discussed the level of liberties and freedom in the countries that are democracies officially. He divided them into two polar groups: liberal democracies and illiberal democracies. He also gave the description for each of the groups and the reasons why he determined this or that country into a particular group. Let’s try to figure out what is the phenomenon which was defined…

Tocqueville: Final Exam In Tocqueville’s Democracy in America he is hopeful because of the similarities and sameness that American democracy and French democracy shared and continue to share. Democracy is a pivotal part to America and the way of life American’s are accustomed to. From the founding fathers to the first colonies of New England democracy has always been a part of it. A country without full democracy cannot survive, looking at slavery when African Americans were no longer allowed…

The first source is a political cartoon dealing with the viability and success of modern liberal western democracy. The cartoon presents the perspective that such a democracy is ineffective and is crippled largely by apathy. In a democracy, good government is a dependent on good citizenship — which means citizens who will make informed decisions and participate in democratic processes. The cartoon suggests that American citizens cannot even be bothered to vote one of their most basic…

In reality, achieving the common good in a representative democracy that is so diverse will not prosper; there will always be a subculture part of society that will disagree. We believe that although politicians do whatever they can in the public’s best interest, achieving the common good is not a realistic goal that many can achieve. It is not an idealistic goal for a diverse society to achieve the common good, because social issues such as human behaviour, government policies, religious…

The world largest furniture retailer Ikea is also well known for selling food, with Swedish meatballs being their signature dish. But recent studies have shown that some of these meatballs are not only made with the beef they advertise, but with hidden amounts of horsemeat. CBC’s news article explains the recent horsemeat scandal that Ikea is involved in. Ikea says that no Canadian stores were affected but as of now large traces of horsemeat was found in 13 stores across the continent. “The…

Longji Wang 304291956 Discussion 1B “Democratic Empire”: An Inaccurate Description of the United States (1880-1920) Based on the historical evidence from 1880s until the end of the first World War, Franklin’s assertion is inaccurate. Admittedly, the U.S. makes numerous democratic progresses domestically and demonstrates military, economic actions that are similar to what an empire would have done. However, the U.S. does a poor job when it comes to establish the same social orders and make new…

statement to understand, nonetheless. America would not have a purpose if it were not for trying to seduce other countries into its way of thinking. Wilson’s Fourteen Points would eventually go on to creating a nation “committed to the principles of liberal democracy and free enterprise...the values distinguishing the United States itself (Bacevich, 11). Bacevich argues how that same Wilsonian paradigm is still present in our society today. After the catastrophe of September 11, President George…