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		<title>Comment on The Cold War from an Ends-Based Perspective by michaelamy</title>
		<link>http://claireandlyca.wordpress.com/2008/04/04/the-cold-war-from-an-ends-based-perspective/#comment-18</link>
		<dc:creator>michaelamy</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:15:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I agree that ends-based was the most influential consequence of the Cold War.  But it would be interesting to explain rules-based as well becuase it seems that it could be applied almost as succinctly.  Good Post!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I agree that ends-based was the most influential consequence of the Cold War.  But it would be interesting to explain rules-based as well becuase it seems that it could be applied almost as succinctly.  Good Post!</p>
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		<title>Comment on Russia ethics/morality in international relations by lm8uk</title>
		<link>http://claireandlyca.wordpress.com/2008/04/08/russia-ethicsmorality-in-international-relations/#comment-17</link>
		<dc:creator>lm8uk</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:52:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Russia ethics/morality in international relations – lyca maeda

Most of us would agree that general war has had large impacts on history and our world today.  By being confronted with general war and the struggle to gain or sustain power , respective powers tend to disregard the central issues of morals and ethics. Their solitary goal becomes restricted to conquer and occupy the enemy’s territory as well as taking control over their economic recourses. 
Although NGO’s have gained their power over the last few decades much was different during the post Cold War period as Russia tried to limit the operations of these organizations. People would frequently wonder what their fear was against the involvement of these peaceful organizations. The main problem was centered on the decision makers (high government officials, communist rulers) who were known for their power in controlling the lives of the soviet people. Under communist regime, the USSR used most of their spending on costly nuclear arms due to their strong belief in their security dilemma.  They feared that the new policies (put forward by the NGOs) would restrain their political power leading them to having less control within their boarders. 

Other than their different moral values, (having a communist background) Russia in the past frequently screened the specific events in their history.  A good example would be the secret protocols known as the German-Soviet Non-aggression Pact.  This arrangement divided the independent countries of Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Romania into Nazi and Soviet spheres of influence.  Through this event, all of the countries were forced to cede their territory by the Soviet Union or Germany under Nazi rule.  This event could be perceived as an ethical/ moral problem of both Russia and Germany due to the fact that they did not have the consent from the countries which were indirectly involved.  
Since then much has changed due to Russia’s permanent membership on the UN Security Council in 1991 however, these ethical/moral problems from the past can be considered to have an effect on their future.</description>
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<p>Most of us would agree that general war has had large impacts on history and our world today.  By being confronted with general war and the struggle to gain or sustain power , respective powers tend to disregard the central issues of morals and ethics. Their solitary goal becomes restricted to conquer and occupy the enemy’s territory as well as taking control over their economic recourses.<br />
Although NGO’s have gained their power over the last few decades much was different during the post Cold War period as Russia tried to limit the operations of these organizations. People would frequently wonder what their fear was against the involvement of these peaceful organizations. The main problem was centered on the decision makers (high government officials, communist rulers) who were known for their power in controlling the lives of the soviet people. Under communist regime, the USSR used most of their spending on costly nuclear arms due to their strong belief in their security dilemma.  They feared that the new policies (put forward by the NGOs) would restrain their political power leading them to having less control within their boarders. </p>
<p>Other than their different moral values, (having a communist background) Russia in the past frequently screened the specific events in their history.  A good example would be the secret protocols known as the German-Soviet Non-aggression Pact.  This arrangement divided the independent countries of Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Romania into Nazi and Soviet spheres of influence.  Through this event, all of the countries were forced to cede their territory by the Soviet Union or Germany under Nazi rule.  This event could be perceived as an ethical/ moral problem of both Russia and Germany due to the fact that they did not have the consent from the countries which were indirectly involved.<br />
Since then much has changed due to Russia’s permanent membership on the UN Security Council in 1991 however, these ethical/moral problems from the past can be considered to have an effect on their future.</p>
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		<title>Comment on &#8220;Russia and the role of the state&#8221; by Anonymous</title>
		<link>http://claireandlyca.wordpress.com/2008/02/27/russia-and-the-role-of-the-state/#comment-16</link>
		<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:10:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I am interested to know where you are getting your research. Namely, authors of the dominant theories explaining the collapse of the USSR.</description>
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		<title>Comment on Theoretical Perspectives on the Soviet Union by michaelamy</title>
		<link>http://claireandlyca.wordpress.com/2008/02/05/theoretical-perspectives-on-the-soviet-union/#comment-9</link>
		<dc:creator>michaelamy</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:48:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>This is very informativeand pretty interesting.  It&#039;s good how you&#039;ve applied historical concepts and issues and given a theoretical name to them.  Great job.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is very informativeand pretty interesting.  It&#8217;s good how you&#8217;ve applied historical concepts and issues and given a theoretical name to them.  Great job.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Theoretical Perspectives on the Soviet Union by jd</title>
		<link>http://claireandlyca.wordpress.com/2008/02/05/theoretical-perspectives-on-the-soviet-union/#comment-8</link>
		<dc:creator>jd</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:53:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Very good post.  Well done and informative.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Very good post.  Well done and informative.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Topic of choice by jd</title>
		<link>http://claireandlyca.wordpress.com/2008/01/27/topic-of-choice/#comment-4</link>
		<dc:creator>jd</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:05:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>There is a very broad topic, and it&#039;ll give you a lot of scope for posting.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is a very broad topic, and it&#8217;ll give you a lot of scope for posting.</p>
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		<title>Comment on - &#8211; How I affect international relations &#8211; - by jd</title>
		<link>http://claireandlyca.wordpress.com/2008/01/23/how-i-affect-international-relations/#comment-3</link>
		<dc:creator>jd</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 04:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Excellent post!  Yes, your decision to buy foreign products (over domestic) has a dramatic impact on world affairs.  From the perspective of neoclassical economists (like Ricardo and Smith), the impact is benign.  The Chinese, according to this logic, are much better off, and it would be terrible for their standard of living if you (and all of us) were to stop buying their products.  What do you think?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Excellent post!  Yes, your decision to buy foreign products (over domestic) has a dramatic impact on world affairs.  From the perspective of neoclassical economists (like Ricardo and Smith), the impact is benign.  The Chinese, according to this logic, are much better off, and it would be terrible for their standard of living if you (and all of us) were to stop buying their products.  What do you think?</p>
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		<title>Comment on Hello world! by jd</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:38:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>This really is a superblog!  Cool theme!!</description>
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		<title>Comment on Hello world! by Mr WordPress</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:33:27 +0000</pubDate>
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