International Relations

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
International Relations

Understanding and Addressing the Security Dilemma in International Relations

The security dilemma A situation in which one state improves its military capabilities to ensure its own security, but in so doing becomes a direct threat to...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
International Relations

Understanding International Relations: Exploring the Complexities of Global Politics and Actors

The study of the interactions of states (countries) and other actors in the international system. International Relations The study of the interactions of states and other actors...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
International Relations

Understanding the Root Causes of Hostilities: Exploring the Complexities of Conflict in Social Science

What are hostilities rooted in? multiple sources found at various levels of analysis Hostilities are often rooted in deep-seated conflicts, disagreements, and perceived injustices. These can arise...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
International Relations

Understanding Conflict in Social Science: Characteristics, Resolution, and Opportunities for Growth

What are some characteristics of conflict? maybe inevitable & occurs whenever 2 parties perceive differences between themselves & seek to resolve those differences to their own satisfaction;...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
International Relations

Understanding the Three Broad Categories of Armed Conflict Causes: Economic, Political, and Social/Cultural Factors

What are the three broad categories that the most cited causes of armed conflict are customarily classified? aggressive traits tied to human nature & individual human behavior,...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
International Relations

Understanding the Three Most Common Forms of Armed Conflict Today: Non-State, Interstate, and Internationalized Internal Conflicts

What are the three most frequent forms of armed conflict today? wars between states, wars within states, & terrorism The three most frequent forms of armed conflict...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
International Relations

Understanding the Realist Theory: The Role of Power in World Politics

What do a lot of people think is the essence of world politics? armed conflict A lot of people believe that the essence of world politics lies...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
International Relations

Understanding the Root Causes of War: Exploring the Origins of Conflict and the Importance of Peaceful Resolution

What do all wars originate from in a sense? the decisions of the leaders of states or transnational actors such as terrorist organizations In a sense, all...