realism and liberalism and recent developments Flashcards
(24 cards)
What do liberals say about globalisation and the state?
It weakens state power and promotes cooperation
What do realists say about globalisation and the state?
States remain dominant and act in self-interest.
How does EU enlargement (2004–2013) support liberalism?
States gave up some sovereignty to cooperate.
How does Brexit support realism?
The UK left the EU to regain national control.
How do Trump’s economic policies support realism?
“America First” shows states protect self-interest.
What do liberals say about global institutions?
They promote peace and economic stability.
What do realists say about global institutions?
Powerful states use them to serve their interests.
How does the Iraq War (2003) support realism?
The US bypassed the UN to pursue its own goals.
How does the G20 summit (2009) support liberalism?
States cooperated to tackle the financial crisis.
What does the 2008 crash show about both views?
Liberal: global response; Realist: self-protection.
What do liberals say about human rights governance?
Shared norms and laws protect global rights.
What do realists say about human rights governance?
States act only when it suits their interest.
How does Libya (2011) support liberalism?
R2P showed intervention for humanitarian reasons.
How does the Paris Agreement (2015) support liberalism?
States cooperated on climate change goals.
How does Trump leaving Paris deal show realism?
The US rejected it to protect its economy.
How do liberals view China’s rise?
China is joining and shaping global systems.
How do realists view China’s rise?
It threatens US power and global balance.
How does the South China Sea support realism?
China ignores rules to expand power.
How does the US “pivot to Asia” show realism?
The US countered China to protect dominance.
How does Russia’s Ukraine invasion (2014/2022) show realism?
States use force to protect power and interests.
How does the EU support liberalism?
It shows states can cooperate regionally.
How do migration disputes in the EU support realism?
States prioritise national interest over unity.
How does the Eurozone support liberalism?
Shared currency shows trust and integration.
How do Hungary and Poland show realism?
They resist EU rules to protect sovereignty.
