Introduction to International Relations - The Liberal Order: Why the West Stopped Fighting Over Territory

Following World War II, the Western world has operated under a set of explicit and tacit rules that make up what is sometimes called "The Liberal Order." Today's video looks into the history of it, how it came about, why it works, and what the future may hold for it. 0:00 A Period of Western Peace and Prosperity 1:13 The History of Territorial Conflict 2:19 The Lack of Current Western Territorial Conflict 8:36 Outline 11:50 The Origin of the Territorial Peace 24:23 The Democratic Peace 40:46 The Evolution of International Trade 53:30 The Formation of Service Economies 1:00:51 The Cost of Conquest 1:05:40 Ending Hold Up Problems The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and NATO visual information does not imply or constitute an endorsement.