The same might be said for those who committed torture in the Nazi camps.
Importantly, Austin et al. (2004, p. 161) note that both violence and non-violence are cumulative in nature. It is therefore important to recognize that the existence of violence perpetuates further violence, while the same is true for non-violence. This is also an important recognition in the international sphere.
Schelling (1960, p. 53) notes that international violence an also be manifest in terms of the concept of "limited war." This means that short conflicts could result when agreements cannot be reached within a certain amount of time. On the other hand, the limited war also requires some degree of mutual recognition or acquiescence. Once war begins, negotiation and communication among adversaries become difficult. The recent situation and Egypt and the current situation in Libya appear to be cases in point for this assertion.
Finally, in international relations, the main role players are no longer those with the strongest economy or the most assets, although these do still play a significant role (Baldwin, 2002, p. 180). Instead, the increase of knowledge and international relations is providing less developed countries with an increasing sense of power in the global arena. Although violence is generally used as power by many of these countries, there is global trend towards negotiation as the preferred...
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