Beyond national interest: role of ethics and emotions in world politics
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An article discusses the influence of ethics and emotions on international politics, illustrating how moral perceptions and collective emotions shape foreign policy beyond strategic calculations. The shift in public perception regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict exemplifies this dynamic.
History offers numerous examples of ethics shaping international politics. Foreign policy is not merely an exercise in strategic calculation; it is also shaped by moral perceptions and collective emotions, as illustrated by the change in public perception towards the Israel-Palestine conflict