PSIR: liberalism

Question 1

key principle of liberalism

Answer 1

Societies and states have become so interdependent that the way they relate to each other changed in fundamental ways

Question 2

liberalism

Answer 2

Liberalism holds that while human nature is egotistical there is a chance for cooperation.
(optimistic)

Question 3

interdependence

Answer 3

Interdependence: The idea that states and their fortunes are connected to each other
- What happens in one state can have effects on another state
- Relations between two states can greatly affect the relations between other states

Question 4

free trade

Answer 4

• Free markets and no restrictions on imports and exports
• Belief that commerce $$$ creates peace
• Free trade will foster peace and harmony in the international world

Question 5

complex interdependence

Answer 5

interdependence is not just economic

Question 6

3 Components of Complex Interdependence

Answer 6

Multiple channels (states are not the only important actors)

Multiple issues

Decline in use and effectiveness of military force

Question 7

non state actors in global politics

Answer 7

Transnational corporations e.g McDonalds, Apple

Non Governmental organisations e.g. Catholic church, Red Cross, Amnesty International

Intergovernmental organisations e.g. United Nations (UN), European Union (EU)

According to Liberalism, these are all important international connections across state boundaries

Question 8

factors responsible for increased complex interdependence

Answer 8

Spread of democracy
- Decolonization
- End of WW2
- End of Cold War
Nuclear weapons
- Mutually assured destruction
Wealth redistribution
- Rise of TNC’s/ Asian Tigers
Technological developments associated with globalization
- World is shrinking

Question 9

Justifying the liberal perspective…

Answer 9

States realize that hostile actions are likely to harm their interests as much as those of any potential rival

The multiple channels that connect non-state actors constrain states

Even if leaders recognize security threats and want to employ conflictual means, they often face resistance from public or powerful interest groups

Question 10

democratic peace theory

Answer 10

the spread of democracy is good and leads to peace
Democracies do not go to war with other democracies