For this issue my interpretation that Freiberg is saying is that liberals expect confrontation and conflict, but on the other hand, realists believe the relationship is stable and peaceful. Liberalists believe in pacifying power of Kantian Tripods.
Liberalists are individuals who are rational and able to understand the basic laws of nature and human society. John Locke believes that society is not created, fault lies inadequate institutions or/ and corrupt environment. As discussed in class the evolution of liberalism is credited to Montesquieu and Kant. Also this is supported by the idea that human nature is not necessarily evil or defective, war is a product of society, and institutions such as education and separation of powers can mitigate…show more content… This is also encourages the idea that disarmament, international law and courts, and other international institutions are used to foster peaceful relations. Liberalism also elucidates the Kantian Tripod which is democratic peace, free trade, and international institutions. Kantian Tripod #1 is the democratic system which believes in pluralist domestic politics, checks and balances, and separation of powers. Kantian Tripod #2 deals with free trade which, maintains the idea if mutual and complex independence and high economic costs if trade is disrupted. Kantian Tripod #3 is about international institutions, we have a collective security, international organizations, international laws, rules, treaties, and national agreements. Neoliberalism is a product of the US liberal movement; it is traditional support of all trade unions and opposition of all big businesses and military buildup. According to the textbook neoliberal institutions are “A reinterpretation of liberalism that posits that…show more content… Economic exchange between the US and China have dramatically increased since the 1970s. In addition to economic stability, liberalists believe that trade is a big factor in peace, not only that but also, peace is going to come with international institutions. Some institutions are APEC, ARF, and ASEAN, etc. In recent years, the last decade and a half or so, China has become more widely involved with national institutions such as WTO and the nuclear nonproliferation regime. Liberalists believe the enlargement of international institutions promotes good relationships and communication. Lastly, liberals believe in democratization, they believe that their views on democracy will help us less likely to enter military wars and help satisfy leaders. Some liberalists even believe that democratization is underway in China. They believe this will help us enter a state of
