Why do democratic states not fight each other? A systemic approach to the democratic peace

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, History & Theory
Cover of the book Why do democratic states not fight each other? A systemic approach to the democratic peace by Simon Oerding, GRIN Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Simon Oerding ISBN: 9783640299478
Publisher: GRIN Publishing Publication: March 25, 2009
Imprint: GRIN Publishing Language: English
Author: Simon Oerding
ISBN: 9783640299478
Publisher: GRIN Publishing
Publication: March 25, 2009
Imprint: GRIN Publishing
Language: English

Bachelor Thesis from the year 2006 in the subject Politics - Political Theory and the History of Ideas Journal, grade: 1,0, Manchester Metropolitan University Business School (Department of Politics), course: BA Thesis, 59 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: Abstract There is no regularity in international relations that is as imperturbable as the democratic peace. From the beginning of the statistical research in 1816 until today, no clear-cut case of war between two democratic states has been recorded. The democratic peace has obstinately kept the secret of its causal mechanism. No convincing theory as to its cause has been widely accepted. It is the aim of this dissertation to provide an alternative explanation for why democracies do not fight each other. Empirical research can only account for correlation but not for causal mechanisms. This dissertation thus concentrates on the theoretical explanations. Scholars developed approaches to account for the democratic peace ranging from constructivist through the sociological to game-theoretical methodology. They focus on the single democratic state, the relation between two democratic states and, recently, the international system itself. This dissertation critically examines a number of such theories which vary in methodology and focus. Especially, arguments by Russett, Doyle and Müller are given attention, but, to a greater or lesser extent, they are flawed or insufficient. At the same time, this dissertation points out a number of special characteristics of democratic states of importance. Pulling those together, an approach is proposed based on the assumption that the international system itself bears a major responsibility for the democratic peace. Supporting an approach by Hasenclever, it is argued that international institutions set up by democratic states are especially capable of mitigating conflicts and thus prevent war. Together with the special features of their member-states, such organisations account for the peaceful behaviour of democracies.[...]

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Bachelor Thesis from the year 2006 in the subject Politics - Political Theory and the History of Ideas Journal, grade: 1,0, Manchester Metropolitan University Business School (Department of Politics), course: BA Thesis, 59 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: Abstract There is no regularity in international relations that is as imperturbable as the democratic peace. From the beginning of the statistical research in 1816 until today, no clear-cut case of war between two democratic states has been recorded. The democratic peace has obstinately kept the secret of its causal mechanism. No convincing theory as to its cause has been widely accepted. It is the aim of this dissertation to provide an alternative explanation for why democracies do not fight each other. Empirical research can only account for correlation but not for causal mechanisms. This dissertation thus concentrates on the theoretical explanations. Scholars developed approaches to account for the democratic peace ranging from constructivist through the sociological to game-theoretical methodology. They focus on the single democratic state, the relation between two democratic states and, recently, the international system itself. This dissertation critically examines a number of such theories which vary in methodology and focus. Especially, arguments by Russett, Doyle and Müller are given attention, but, to a greater or lesser extent, they are flawed or insufficient. At the same time, this dissertation points out a number of special characteristics of democratic states of importance. Pulling those together, an approach is proposed based on the assumption that the international system itself bears a major responsibility for the democratic peace. Supporting an approach by Hasenclever, it is argued that international institutions set up by democratic states are especially capable of mitigating conflicts and thus prevent war. Together with the special features of their member-states, such organisations account for the peaceful behaviour of democracies.[...]

More books from GRIN Publishing

Cover of the book Reconciliation in Sri Lanka by Simon Oerding
Cover of the book Civic and ethnic nationalism in East and West by Simon Oerding
Cover of the book Filmmusikanalyse/-protokoll zu '23 Nichts ist so wie es scheint' by Simon Oerding
Cover of the book Making History and Making it Over by Simon Oerding
Cover of the book US foreign policy towards the Russian Federation: The constrained Empire by Simon Oerding
Cover of the book War Coverage in the American Media by Simon Oerding
Cover of the book The Bulgarian Financial Crisis of 1996-1997: A Crisis of Transition by Simon Oerding
Cover of the book The principle of universal jurisdiction: A threat to the immunities of senior state officials? by Simon Oerding
Cover of the book Communication focussing corporations by Simon Oerding
Cover of the book Der Beirat in der Kommanditgesellschaft by Simon Oerding
Cover of the book Prospects of Democratic Transition in the Middle East by Simon Oerding
Cover of the book Potential Benefits And Limitation Of Adopting The IFRS For Germany by Simon Oerding
Cover of the book El amor en la imaginación de don Quijote de la Mancha - la invención de la señora Dulcinea del Toboso by Simon Oerding
Cover of the book English and its Varieties. An Analysis of the British and the North American Sound System by Simon Oerding
Cover of the book Vereinbarkeit von Karriere und Familie by Simon Oerding
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy