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1. British Foreign Policy.

Author

Barry, Gerald

Subjects
BRITISH politics & government, 1910-1936, INTERNATIONAL relations, WAR, GOVERNMENT policy
Abstract

Focuses on political conditions in Great Britain, while discussing its foreign policy. Reason behind Britain's support of the Covenant; Comments on British Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin's election campaign pledges; Compromise expected from the British government in the Italian-Ethiopian war; Discussion of the British policy in Europe; Anxiety of the German government regarding British friendship.

Published
1935

2. The Emergence of International Order in Legitimisations of War from 16th to 18th Century.

Author

Tischer, Anuschka

Subjects
*CHRISTIANS, *WAR, *INTERNATIONAL relations
Abstract

When a ruler of the former ?Christian Republic? went to war, he had to inform his Christian enemy about the fact itself (declaration of war) and would give to him and to other Christian rulers reasons for this serious step (legitimisation of war). This concept was not Christian in its origin, but in the theological theory of Just War it became basic for the order among Christian states. Later it again transcended religious restrictions and became basic for warfare until today.It was, however, not the mere fact of secularisation that made the theory of Just War open for the future international order. Legitimisations of War changed substantially with the revolutions in communications since the 15th Century. The ?personal? declaration of war became less important, the legitimisation by war manifestos became crucial, i.e. official pamphlets that were written or drafted by rulers or high-ranked politicians. Manifestos were directed towards an international public. Their intention might have been in particular to convince other rulers, people of political influence, subjects that were affected by the war etc., but they argued that the reasons given for war in the individual case would be acceptable for the whole Christendom or even for all civilized societies and the whole ?world?. Thus they mirror the existing ideas of an international system and its values, as legitimisations of war make sense only if the author expects that there will be readers who can follow his argument. In the context of the project?s main subject and different panels it is e.g. most significant when Queen Anne of Great Britain in 1702 declared war on France for the ?liberty and balance of Europe?. This was the first time that a monarch used the idea of balance of power in a war legitimisation which shows that at that time it was a political standard that was acceptable to the European public.In my paper I would like to analyse main ideas of an international order given in war legitimisations from 16th to 18th Century. ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2007

3. The Shape of Things.

Subjects
INTERNATIONAL relations, WORLD War II, WAR, ARMIES
Abstract

This article focuses on political conditions around the world during the second world war. The French army, broken into four fragments, is still fighting. The dictators' immediate concern is to get France completely out of the war in order to concentrate all their forces for a rapid conquest of Great Britain. That achieved, they can revise their conditions without interference. In an effort to save some children at least, from the Nazi juggernaut an organization known as "Save Europe's Children" was formed in Washington last week under the leadership of Secretary Harold Ickes.

Published
1940

4. Washington Notes.

Author

T. R. B.

Subjects
INTERNATIONAL relations, LEGISLATION, POLITICAL parties, WAR
Abstract

Presents information on the socio-political conditions in the world. Reference to the voting of the longest recess by the senate; Description of the political and public reaction on the issue of Potsdam Declaration; Statement that Labor's victory in Great Britain is affecting Congress; Reference to the decision by liberal Democratic senators to hold a protest meeting on delayed reconversion legislation; Acknowledgement of the relief extended to Europe by private groups; Optimism over quick ending of the Japanese war.

Published
1945

5. The Bear Sniffs the Trap.

Subjects
INTERNATIONAL alliances, INTERNATIONAL relations, WAR
Abstract

Focuses on chances associated with an alliance between the Soviet Union and Great Britain to counter German invasion. Obstacle associated with the possible alliance; Agreement of professor Frederick L. Schuman with the delegates of the Soviet Union in regard to the intentions of Great Britain to keep the Soviet Union and Germany antagonistic; Comment on the vagaries linked with the British foreign policy regarding probable war with Germany.

Published
1939