Democratic Peace or Clash of Civilization
Question 1
The United States and Great Britain both believe that war is uncalled for but at times, it offers the ultimate solution to a situation. They argue that democratic nations do not go to war with each other and thus they only go to war with nations, which are unwilling to compromise and settle issues peacefully. Blair argued that Britain had a mutual enmity towards the West involving the extremists and their host regimes. This brings out the idea that Britain is willing to go to war with violent nations that are a threat to peace. These states support war either due to the argument of democratic peace or clash of civilization.
These nations opt for war when they feel that the results will favor them or if the circumstances require them to engage in war. Another reason for their support of war includes strategic objectives such as the results of the military action and the interests at stake. These nations support the war against dictatorial states and Islamic nations more than democratic nations.
Question 2
Christians in America are more hawkish because religion is more politicized in the United States. The Christians in the United States experience more exposure and thus they tend to look at issues deeply than others. Issues of war are more talked about in the United States and thus this focus makes the Christians in America to be more hawkish. They expect results faster and they expect them to be better.
Christians are often a target of war and thus the authors’ idea about them being more hawkish requires them to be on the lookout. The United States is a superpower and thus Christians should expect more of the nation to keep them safe. The Islamic religion is often in the war with other religions and thus Christians are in danger of attacks. Christianity is a dominant religion in the United States with Christian democracy being as highly effective. Therefore, the leadership implemented in the state will be more driven towards religion. The United States can be described as a Christian country and thus the argument by the authors prove that the Christians in America are more hawkish.
Question 3
People are more hostile towards each other depending on the circumstances. For instance, the authors argue that people will tend to enact war on a dictatorial state or Islamic state than they would in a democratic country. One circumstance involves the case of religion whereby people are ready to use force against Islamic states rather than the Christian States. Another hostile reaction can come as a result of the regime type. People will tend to respond violently to dictatorial and extremist states than democratic states.
People tend to be more hostile depending on the situation. For instance, if they feel like their rights are being overlooked or undermined they will react violently in a bid to pass a message that it is not right or acceptable. Therefore, the scenario and circumstance can force a reaction and this is seen by the constant wars where nations wage war over each other due to disagreements or if nations act in a way that violates another country’s laws.