Monthly topic

Aug 01, 2013 22:02

Hey yall! Time for the new monthly topic. The one you guys chose last time. And for August, it's gonna be...

Realpolitik In Geopolitics

Time to splash all our grand theories for ruling the world, yo!



Some details on the subject:

- Political theory and realpolitik: history of the term and concept.
- Realism vs idealism in international relations.
- Bismarck, Richelieu, Machiavelli, Kissinger and other big players.
- Nation-building and the Grand Chessboard.
- Colonialism, neo-colonialism and globalization.
- Power politics in international relations.
- The war on terror; international organized crime and geopolitics.
- Energy geopolitics and control over resources.
- Asymmetric warfare and the preemptive strike.
- Economic sanctions as a tool for political pressure.
- The policy of containment: powerful military as a deterrent.
- Notable politicians employing the pragmatic approach in foreign policy.

And here's the poll for September.

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