Question 1

Discuss some common career patterns for those interested in an international career? What skills are particularly prized by government, business, and nongovernmental organizations?

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Question 2

What were the outcomes of the anti-government protests in North Africa and the Middle East known as the Arab Spring?

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While the Arab Spring led to some initial political changes, many countries, including Egypt, eventually returned to authoritarian rule. Tunisia is one of the few that maintained a democratic system for some time, but overall, the region saw a reversion to authoritarianism.

Question 3

Discuss the two kinds of gaps in wealth. How have the trends shifted and what are the consequences? Use examples of countries bridging these gaps in wealth.

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Question 4

Besides democracy, examine other forms of government in the world today. Will democracy survive as the only legitimate form of government? How might authoritarian governments persist and/or compete with democracy as alternative paths to governance?

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Question 5

Many predict that the US hegemony will come to an end in the decades to come. What are the likely consequences of American decline? What role may China take in these scenarios?

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Question 6

Many experts argue that the change in the sovereignty of states is the most pressing and important of all emergent changes. What is the argument that supports this view, and what is the countering argument?

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Question 7

What did a recent study sponsored by the U.S.US National Intelligence Council predict regarding peace and security in the years to come?

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Question 8

According to the latest research, which countries are especially vulnerable to becoming aggressive?

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New democracies are often more vulnerable to aggression due to political instability, lack of established institutions, and potential power struggles as they transition from authoritarian regimes.

Question 9

Which term refers to a country that is ruled by religious leaders?

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Theocracy is the term used to describe a form of government where the country is ruled by religious leaders or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided, or the state is governed by a religious ideology.

Question 10

As recently as the 1990s, international security was almost exclusively about the dangers states posed to other states. Why is this no longer the case?

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Question 11

Do you agree or disagree with the assertion that globalization is revolutionary? If globalization is revolutionary, is it inevitable?

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Question 12

Discuss several of the emergent changes that may indeed be revolutionary for the current structure of international politics. To what extent do you accept the analysis that these changes are revolutionary?

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Question 13

Which concept describes states that will almost certainly not go to war with one another?

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The concept of a "Zone of peace" describes states that are in a region where war is highly unlikely due to various factors such as economic interdependence, political agreements, or cultural similarities, making them almost certainly not go to war with one another.

Question 14

If American power declines so much so that the US loses its hegemonic position, what kind of systemic polarity is likely to emerge?

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Question 15

What is the purpose of scenario generation?

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Scenario generation is used to explore different possibilities and understand the implications of various conditions or decisions without necessarily determining which scenario is correct. It helps in planning and decision-making by considering a range of outcomes.

Question 16

What are some of the ways in which power and purpose are changing? Assuming that the answers regarding the future are not predetermined, what variables will determine the evolution of the system?

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Question 17

Why has the support for state regulation of the economy made a comeback in recent years?

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The global financial crisis highlighted the limitations and risks of unregulated financial markets, leading to increased support for state intervention to ensure economic stability and protect against future crises.

Quiz 15: Conclusion: Power and Purpose in a Changing World