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East Asian states infrequently seek peaceful dispute resolution through binding methods of intern... more East Asian states infrequently seek peaceful dispute resolution through binding methods of international law. What is puzzling is why states seek one particular dispute resolution method or another, and in the specific case of the Philippines, why the government chose to pursue arbitration against China regarding the maritime boundaries of the disputed Spratly Islands, knowing that China would not agree to participate. In this article, we theorize that the Philippine government chose to pursue arbitration against China for three strategic reasons: 1) to counterbalance China’s military actions in the South China Sea, 2) because of the strong benefits to the state resulting from using arbitration, and 3) the probability of winning the case using arbitration was perceived by the Philippines as strong. To test our hypotheses, we use interviews and process tracing, through which we find evidence for our suppositions, primarily the last hypothesis.
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Course Description In what ways does technology impact the interactions within and between states... more Course Description In what ways does technology impact the interactions within and between states in the international system? This course considers the relationship between different technologies and political phenomena. Topics covered include the information revolution, nuclear weapons, naval technology, drones, autonomous weapons, cyberwar, artificial intelligence, globalization and technology, robotics, automation, cryptocurrency, the dark web, voting and technology, the media, and future technologies. Exposure to these technologies will expand your perspectives on how states interact, as well as how and why technologies are utilized in these interactions. Learning Objectives In the course students will gain basic knowledge and understanding of the impact of technology on politics. Upon completion, students will be able to critically analyze the ways in which technological developments shape international politics and conflict. In addition, students will have learned to examine sources from military practitioners, policy makers, and scholarly sources, and express their opinions and perspectives on them in a written form. Expectations Students are expected to read assigned readings prior to the end of each week and to submit weekly reaction papers by each Sunday at 11:59pm EST. Required Textbook Hanson, Elizabeth C. 2008. The Information Revolution and World Politics. Maryland: Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, INC. Graded Assignments Weekly Reaction Papers: 70% (5% each) Final Exam: 30% Reaction Papers The main assignments for the course will consist of fourteen reaction papers. Each paper should be two pages, double-spaced, and are due the Sunday of each week via Canvas. The purpose of these reaction papers is for you to read, think critically, and then analyze key topics of technology and world politics. In each paper you should briefly summarize the topic covered in the readings, and then follow with your critique. Questions that you might consider in your responses: What are the strengths and weaknesses of this technology in its interactions with political phenomena? To what degree is it being pursued by international actors? Do states rise to the occasion or fall short when it comes to policing themselves in regard to this technology? What are the implications of the expansion of this technology? What are the policy implications of the expansion of this technology? What are the avenues of future technological development and/or research on these topics of interactions between the technology and politics?
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