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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

International relations theories II.mmap - 03/06/2009 - Carlos Mondragón