international Relation

What do defensive and offensive realism have in common? Why do offensive realists think states should seek to maximize their power in an anarchic international system? Why do defensive realists think states should not pursue aggressive policies in an anarchic international system? What are some of things Liberals think will contribute to a peaceful international system?
What is soft power? Provide an example of soft power that we didn’t mention in class.
What are the principal interests and interactions of the Mercantilistic period? How did these change during the Pax Britannica? What led to the end of the Pax Britannica, and what types of interactions characterized the following period?
What is the significance of the Treaty of Westphalia?