30 Questions
Who is considered the 'father' of 'political geography'?
Friedrich Ratzel
What concept is Friedrich Ratzel known for inventing?
Biological living space
How does Friedrich Ratzel view nations according to geopolitics?
As living organisms
What is the primary focus of Friedrich Ratzel's work in geopolitics?
State construction and borders
What was the original aim of geopolitics according to Johan Rudolf Kjellén?
To analyze the State as a geographical organism
According to Halford Mackinder, which region corresponds to the 'Heartland' in his theory of global power dynamics?
Central Europe to Western Siberia
How did Friedrich Ratzel and Rudolf Kjellén relate state politics to geographic data?
By analyzing the impact of geographical factors on politics
What was the title of Harold John Mackinder's communication that introduced the concept of the 'Geographical Pivot of History'?
The Geographical Pivot of History
According to Halford Mackinder, what role do physical configurations and locations play in the evolution of power balance among nations?
They are decisive
Who was the American naval strategist and historian who emphasized the importance of 'mastery of the seas' in global trade?
Alfred Tayer Mahan
Which regions did Mackinder contrast with the 'Heartland' in his theory of global power dynamics?
Americas to sub-Saharan Africa, then to Australia and South-East Asia
What did Alfred Tayer Mahan believe about the use of force in interstate relations?
'Mastery of the seas' justifies the use of force
What drives B's behavior in the case of authority according to the text?
Obligation
Which type of power is based on economic capabilities or diplomatic and military capabilities?
Hard power
How does Joseph Nye define power in the text?
Ability to get desired outcomes
What does Hard power involve in international political relations?
Coercive approach with military and economic means
How does Joseph Nye describe Hard Power?
The ability to make others follow your will through economic and military means
What are examples of how states can apply Hard Power?
Using coercive diplomacy and military interventions
What are the major dimensions of everyday life that globalisation infuses?
Economics, politics, culture, ideology, environment
Which of the following is NOT one of the forms of globalization mentioned?
Economical globalization
What does globalization involve?
Intensification and acceleration of social exchanges and activities
How does the text describe the impact of globalization?
Generation of transcontinental or interregional flows and networks of activity
Which aspect is NOT involved in the transformation due to globalization?
Height
In what way does globalization affect the spatial organization of social relations and transactions?
Transformation in terms of extensity, intensity, velocity, and impact
According to Joseph Nye, what are the three main sources of soft power?
Culture, political values, public policy
How does Joseph Nye define soft power?
The capacity to attract and emulate that a country can benefit from
In the context of soft power, what does 'culture' refer to?
Cultural values, traditions, and practices of a nation
What distinguishes soft power from hard power?
Soft power uses non-violent means like culture and persuasion, while hard power uses military force
What does Joseph Nye suggest is the role of culture in the concept of soft power?
Culture is a powerful lever of soft power
How does Joseph Nye describe the exercise of soft power?
Using unconventional, non-violent means like rhetoric and discourse to shape others' preferences
Explore the different dimensions of power in political science, from authority driven by obligation to the ability to affect others' outcomes. Learn about power as resources like economic power, natural resources, military force, and cultural influence.
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