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The inevitable gap between rich and poor countries set the tone for economic debates emerging due... more The inevitable gap between rich and poor countries set the tone for economic debates emerging due to several global economic crisis, recessions and rising inequalities taking place more than ever. In 2012, two academics Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson sought to find a plausible correlation between why some nations are prosperous and some are dwelling in poverty. The book had remarkable observations, which corresponded to my personal interests because the role of the state in economic development and power politics as a crucial factor in the economic success of a nation was in the heart of almost all considerations. “Why Nations fail?” is organized around several case studies that demonstrate the fundamental differences between growth, innovation, and opportunities supportive decisions taken by “inclusive institutions” whereas “extractive institutions” that in favor of extorting economic resources within the hands of the economic elite. In general, the book associates to the class material and touches seminars by emphasizing proponents of economic growth, global inequality, and economical theory through institutions.
The aftermath of the First World War created psychological, economical, political wounds all arou... more The aftermath of the First World War created psychological, economical, political wounds all around the globe. 1919-1945 periods experienced such a turbulent time that it still has its echoes internationally. The world was introduced with new ideologies such as idealism/liberalism and fascism. The path of conflict management was complicated because compromise was a crucial element and the parties were expected to abandon their pre-war world ideologies and adapt to the emerging new world order.
World War I UK vs. Germany The Great War was a milestone of international relations theory that p... more World War I UK vs. Germany The Great War was a milestone of international relations theory that preceded many concepts arose after. Security dilemma, democratic peace theory, power transition and balance of power were the essential theories in order to understand war. "It transformed in a fundamental way how we think of war and created an aversion to war that is still present."(Vasquez, 623) Although scholars aspired to learn from past and prevent upcoming wars by giving possible explanations to the roots of conflicts, there are also incompatibilities between them while allowing individuals to draw the cause and effect relation. What motivated the discussion for the causes of war were ideologies fighting on the war scene. Therefore, characteristics of realist and liberalist school of thoughts would be mentioned. The big picture of WW1 portrays that there are critical transnational reasons behind the immense global fight and questionable distribution of blame between two nations: Germany and Britain.
The inevitable gap between rich and poor countries set the tone for economic debates emerging due... more The inevitable gap between rich and poor countries set the tone for economic debates emerging due to several global economic crisis, recessions and rising inequalities taking place more than ever. In 2012, two academics Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson sought to find a plausible correlation between why some nations are prosperous and some are dwelling in poverty. The book had remarkable observations, which corresponded to my personal interests because the role of the state in economic development and power politics as a crucial factor in the economic success of a nation was in the heart of almost all considerations. “Why Nations fail?” is organized around several case studies that demonstrate the fundamental differences between growth, innovation, and opportunities supportive decisions taken by “inclusive institutions” whereas “extractive institutions” that in favor of extorting economic resources within the hands of the economic elite. In general, the book associates to the class material and touches seminars by emphasizing proponents of economic growth, global inequality, and economical theory through institutions.
The aftermath of the First World War created psychological, economical, political wounds all arou... more The aftermath of the First World War created psychological, economical, political wounds all around the globe. 1919-1945 periods experienced such a turbulent time that it still has its echoes internationally. The world was introduced with new ideologies such as idealism/liberalism and fascism. The path of conflict management was complicated because compromise was a crucial element and the parties were expected to abandon their pre-war world ideologies and adapt to the emerging new world order.
World War I UK vs. Germany The Great War was a milestone of international relations theory that p... more World War I UK vs. Germany The Great War was a milestone of international relations theory that preceded many concepts arose after. Security dilemma, democratic peace theory, power transition and balance of power were the essential theories in order to understand war. "It transformed in a fundamental way how we think of war and created an aversion to war that is still present."(Vasquez, 623) Although scholars aspired to learn from past and prevent upcoming wars by giving possible explanations to the roots of conflicts, there are also incompatibilities between them while allowing individuals to draw the cause and effect relation. What motivated the discussion for the causes of war were ideologies fighting on the war scene. Therefore, characteristics of realist and liberalist school of thoughts would be mentioned. The big picture of WW1 portrays that there are critical transnational reasons behind the immense global fight and questionable distribution of blame between two nations: Germany and Britain.