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Liberalism Assigns Relatively Less Theoretical Importance to the International System

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Liberalism assigns relatively less theoretical importance to the international system than realism and radicalism. Given this, what are the most important contributions of liberal theory to our understanding of the international system? Do liberals really care about the international system, or do their primary analytical concerns lie elsewhere? Explain your answer.


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Sociometer Model

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Self-Esteem

A person's personal assessment of their own value, including their self-perceptions and emotional conditions.

Status Hierarchy

A system of ranking and organizing individuals or groups based on power, prestige, or importance within a society or organization.

Minimal Deterrence

A strategy or policy aimed at deterring undesirable actions by the minimum necessary means, often in the context of criminal justice or international relations.

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