Realism as tragedy
Topics
Security dilemmas. Alliances, balances of power, arms races.
The role of international law and institutions.
Game theory.
Structural realism.
Read
Hobbes, "Of the natural condition of mankind"
download pdf
Hobbes_1651_Chapter 13
Watch
Devetak, "On Realism"
John Mearsheimer on the Ukraine War
Listen
Nothing to listen to this week.
Activities
Hans Morgenthau
Wikipedia, “
Hans Morgenthau
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George F. Kennan
Wikipedia, “
George F. Kennan
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POLS 102
The world stage
Systems and societies
Global IR theory
IR as tragedy
... as comedy
... as romance and satire
Mid-term
Bayram
War and security
Diplomacy
Dr. Strangelove
International law
Final exam