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    Are the Values of Liberalism Universal Essay

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    It is but one theory among a seas of others. Its enforcement is a point of much debate among contemporary scholars and policy makers. This is however how the current generation of liberals seem to view their mission. Not least the Neo-liberals of the United States. Effectively typified by George W. Bush. Throughout the course of this essay I hope to challenge these viewpoints and perhaps see them change when faced with the arguments against them. To begin, lets

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    exist. He is saying that democracy is such a perfect and Idealistic form of rule that no major change in political philosophy can happen in the future. Historical occurrences will still exist, but they will be within the realm of the current political philosophical thought. Fukuyama goes even further to prove his point by showing that the new philosophies on government created since the oncoming of democracy, (Communism, Socialism, etc.) have ultimately failed and democracy has prevailed in its place

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    It is no doubt that China is becoming both a military and economic power in the international system. This emergence in power however poses a threat to the United States; the current world hegemon. To assess China’s rise as an economic power, it is important to analyze state relationships in the international system. The IR theories of Realism, Liberalism, and Constructivism are crucial in predicting the future of Sino-U.S. relations, as each theory holds a distinct position on state relations in

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    end would concur. Fukuyama’s The End of History and Huntington’s Clash of Civilizations are two of such explorations but contrast each other significantly. Fukuyama predicts a future of peace, or minimal conflict, amidst the spread of Western liberal democracy, a system of government he believes has been actualized as perfect in Hegel’s realm of consciousness whereas Huntington argues that conflict will stem from civilizational differences, owing to the rise in civilization-consciousness. I will start

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    examines all of the influence that impact the decisions made within the international system and better represents the emotions and personal agendas of the state. Liberalism can be considered a combination of constructivism and realism.It takes democracy into account and examines the dynamics through all 3 levels of analysis. The downfall of liberalism is it feels like a westernized approach to international politics, so it might hurt a less

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    “The End of History?” published in 1989, he posits that with the end of the Cold War, humanity is reaching a point where Western liberal democracy and economic structure is the highest form of ideological development. Other ideologies (communism, fascism, etc.) are vestigial forms of thinking destined to fail and disappear in an inevitable progression towards a liberal system (Fukuyama 1989). In “The Clash of Civilizations?” published in 1993, Samuel Huntington writes that the world is divided into

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    War describes the relationship between America and the Soviet Union between 1945 and 1980. During this period, neither sides ever fought each other directly, but indirectly they influenced other countries through their ideologies (i.e. America’s democracy and Russia’s communism) to war. For example, America supplied weapons to South Vietnam (anti-communist) to war with North Vietnam (pro-communist), who were also supported and supplied weapons by China/Russia. Also with Afghanistan, Americans helped

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    Fascism In Russia

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    response to many complicated social challenges and to the spread of Western liberal democracy. For the growing fascist movements, the period after the First World War was seen as a time to bring change to the nature of society, state, and international policies and laws. The rise of fascism in Europe started in the early 1900’s due to cultural pessimism, the tragic consequences caused by the war, and the incapability of liberal democratic regimes to cope with the war’s consequences. After the Second

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    The 1953 U.S. Intervention in Iran Once upon a time, in a mountainous land between Baghdad and the Sea of Caviar there lived a nobleman. This nobleman, after a lifetime of carping at the way the kingdom was run, became Chief Minister of the realm. Within a few months he had the whole world hanging on his words, his deeds, his jokes, his tears, and his tantrums. His personal behavior, which included wearing pajamas for numerous public appearances; speeches to the Majles (Parliament) from

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    According to the traditionalist, there is a “nationalistic backlash in politics” given that only some societies get to partake of the benefits of interdependence (Roeder). As multinational corporations enter the economies of underdeveloped countries, many begin to feel threatened because they can’t compete against these corporations. Globalization is making the rich get richer at the expense of the poor, as they attain access to cheaper labor and raw materials. People are losing their jobs and business

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