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
they must acquire new resources to
meet growing demand sustain growth
is a potential source of conflict c. The pursuit of such resources
d. Because resources are limited
between
the expanding state other states
the situation is a zero-sum game 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
International relations theories II
f. neoconservative theorists have predicted that China's rapid economic advancement will jeopardize Sino-American relations under some circumstances argues that
Nuclear peace
nuclear weapons can
induce stability decrease the chances of crisis escalation
nuclear weapons are said to have induced stability during the Cold War, 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 such that aggressors are deterred
Deterrence theory
if they do not wish to suffer great damage as a result of an aggressive action
Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) Weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) Deterrents can be
conventional weapons strength economic sanctions any combination of these
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