Question 1

How do realists view international organizations and institutions?

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Realists believe in the primary importance of the state and its sovereignty, and view international organizations and institutions as serving the interests of the powerful states. They also believe that some states may eventually regret putting their faith in them, as these organizations may not always be able to effectively solve problems or prevent conflicts.

Question 2

What is the prisoner's dilemma? How does the prisoner's dilemma assist in understanding the security dilemma? How do liberal institutionalists use the prisoner's dilemma?

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Question 3

The Concert of Europe proved that

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The Concert of Europe was a collaboration between the major powers of Europe aimed at maintaining peace and stability. It eventually broke down, leading to the outbreak of the Crimean War. As a result, every state involved suffered losses, which supports the liberal institutionalist theory that collaboration is necessary to achieve mutual benefit.

Question 4

The focus on multiple actors in complex interdependence theory is sometimes referred to as

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Pluralism emphasizes the presence of multiple actors with diverse interests and power resources in the international system, which is a key focus of complex interdependence theory. A is incorrect as liberalism primarily emphasizes the role of states in international relations. C is incorrect as anarchy refers to absence of a central authority in international relations. D is incorrect as socialism is a political ideology and not a theory of international relations.

Question 5

In which ways did the Concert of Europe apply balance of power theory to a tense political and military relationship in Europe in the nineteenth century? What other theories may help to explain the European political and military arrangements during the post-Napoleonic period?

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Question 6

The normative claim that progress is certainly possible in international politics generally belongs to which theory?

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The normative claim that progress is certainly possible in international politics is central to Liberalism. Liberalism argues that progress can be achieved through cooperation, international institutions, and the spread of democratic values. Realism, on the other hand, believes that conflict and competition are inherent in international politics and that progress is unlikely. Marxism and Neorealism focus on structural factors and power dynamics, rather than the possibility of progress.

Question 7

Both complex interdependence theory and liberal institutionalism see __________ as important and possible in international politics.

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Both complex interdependence theory and liberal institutionalism emphasize the importance and possibility of collaboration and cooperation in international politics. Complex interdependence theory argues that states are increasingly interconnected and interdependent, and that cooperation can lead to mutual benefits. Liberal institutionalism focuses on the role of international institutions in promoting cooperation among states, thereby reducing the likelihood of conflict. Neither theory places as much emphasis on balance of power, hegemonic stability, or disarmament as they do on collaboration and cooperation.

Question 8

Complex interdependence differs significantly from realism by including

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Complex interdependence theory emphasizes the importance of multiple actors, such as non-state actors, in international relations. Realism, on the other hand, focuses on the role of the state and the use of power as the main driving force behind international relations. While security is an important goal in complex interdependence, it is not the only goal, as economic and social interdependence are also emphasized.

Question 9

What are the basic features of complex interdependence? In what way does complex interdependence help or hurt our understanding of international politics, and why?

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Question 10

Complex interdependence consists of

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Complex interdependence refers to a world where multiple actors, including state and non-state actors, interact with each other through various channels such as economic, social, political, and cultural means. It denotes the interdependence among diverse actors, which makes it difficult for any one actor to dominate or control the others. Therefore, C- multiple channels of interaction- is the best choice as it describes the nature of interaction among various actors in a world of complex interdependence.

Question 11

Power is an essential concept for both realism and liberalism. How do these two theories consider power? In what ways are their views similar from each other? In what ways are their views different?

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Question 12

Liberalism argues that

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Liberalism emphasizes the importance of collaboration and cooperation among states, arguing that all parties can benefit from working together towards common goals.

Question 13

Given what you know both about the war in Iraq as a policy in fighting terror and about realism and liberalism, how would a realist and a liberal explain this conflict?

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Question 14

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called __________ an "existential threat" to Israel.

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Netanyahu has repeatedly expressed his concerns about Iran obtaining nuclear weapons and has called it an existential threat to Israel.

Question 15

__________ argues that the basic characteristics of international relations have not changed over the past 2500 years.

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Realism emphasizes that the international system is chaotic and anarchic and the pursuit of power is the primary goal of states. Realists argue that this has been the case for thousands of years and remains true today. Therefore, the basic characteristics of international relations have not changed over the past 2500 years according to the realist perspective.

Question 16

Which theory would accept that Russia remains powerful in the military area, Japan is powerful in terms of the economy, and Saudi Arabia is powerful in terms of petroleum?

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Question 17

What is pluralism?

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Pluralism, in international relations theory, refers to the idea that there are many actors in the international system, such as states, non-state actors, and international organizations, and they all have significant influence in shaping international outcomes. Complex interdependence theory, which focuses on the interdependence among actors in the international system, is a good example of pluralistic thinking.

Question 18

In the final analysis, the Bush administration explained its military involvement in Iraq as a means to bring democracy to an unstable Middle East. How does this example relate to the democratic peace theory? Was it a successful application of the theory to this troubled country? Why or why not?

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Question 19

One of the concerns or criticisms of liberal institutionalism is that

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Question 20

The state is an essential component for realists. First, what are the defining characteristics of the state? Second, why are realists so attached to the state as the dominant actor in international politics? Third, how do realists incorporate nonstate actors into their argument?

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Quiz 3: Theories of International Relations: Realism and Liberalism