Lateral pressure theory
typically economic/industrial
a. describes the effects of growth
on a state's relations with other states
as states advance economically
b. suggests that meet growing demand
they must acquire new resources to
sustain growth
is a potential source of conflict
c. The pursuit of such resources the expanding state
between
other states
the situation is a zero-sum game
d. Because resources are limited
in which one nation's gain is another's loss
since powerful states have better access to resources
states compete for power and influence
beyond the original scope of the conflict.
e.
The development of Japan
and its subsequent involvement in World War II
is an historical example of lateral pressure contributing to conflict
f. neoconservative theorists have predicted that
International
relations China's rapid economic advancement
theories II will jeopardize Sino-American relations
under some circumstances
argues that induce stability
nuclear weapons can
decrease the chances of crisis escalation
nuclear weapons are said to have induced stability during the Cold War,
Nuclear
peace when both the U.S. and the U.S.S.R.
possessed mutual second-strike retaliation capability
eliminating the possibility of nuclear victory for either side
military strategy developed during the Cold War
strategy by which governments
threaten an immense retaliation if attacked
if they do not wish to suffer great damage
such that aggressors are deterred
as a result of an aggressive action
Deterrence
theory Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD)
Weapons of mass destruction (WMDs)
Deterrents can be conventional weapons strength
economic sanctions
any combination of these
International relations theories II.mmap - 03/06/2009 - Carlos Mondragón
