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Mearsheimer, Wendt, and International Relations Theory

Political Theory 101

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Coercion, Legitimation, and the Liberal World Order

This chapter examines the role of coercion and legitimation stories in maintaining the liberal world order. It explores how the order tells its story to potential threats, while controlling others through threats of sanctions and capital flight. The chapter also critiques Marxist perspectives on international relations theory.

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