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What has been identified as a troubling sign in U.S.-China relations?
What has been identified as a troubling sign in U.S.-China relations?
What are the two primary areas of conflict between the U.S. and China mentioned in recent years?
What are the two primary areas of conflict between the U.S. and China mentioned in recent years?
Which event has exacerbated tensions between the U.S. and China recently?
Which event has exacerbated tensions between the U.S. and China recently?
What has been the U.S. response regarding Hong Kong's special trading relationship?
What has been the U.S. response regarding Hong Kong's special trading relationship?
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In what context is Hong Kong described in relation to its relationship with the U.S.?
In what context is Hong Kong described in relation to its relationship with the U.S.?
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What did Todd Mariano predict for U.S.-China relations?
What did Todd Mariano predict for U.S.-China relations?
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What controversial measure was triggered by the trade imbalance between the U.S. and China?
What controversial measure was triggered by the trade imbalance between the U.S. and China?
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Which factors are suggested as influencing the nature of modern international politics?
Which factors are suggested as influencing the nature of modern international politics?
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What is a key expectation of nation-states in the context of globalization?
What is a key expectation of nation-states in the context of globalization?
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Which of the following factors significantly influences the distribution of globalization benefits?
Which of the following factors significantly influences the distribution of globalization benefits?
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What does the term 'citizenship gap' refer to in the context of globalization?
What does the term 'citizenship gap' refer to in the context of globalization?
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How does globalization impact the role of states in international politics?
How does globalization impact the role of states in international politics?
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Which statement best reflects the competitive dynamics of power in globalization?
Which statement best reflects the competitive dynamics of power in globalization?
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What is suggested as a characteristic of successful states in the age of globalization?
What is suggested as a characteristic of successful states in the age of globalization?
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Which of the following roles do international organizations perform?
Which of the following roles do international organizations perform?
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According to the principles of modern international politics, how do states primarily interact?
According to the principles of modern international politics, how do states primarily interact?
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Which of the following terms refers to the group of developed capitalist countries aligned with the United States after World War II?
Which of the following terms refers to the group of developed capitalist countries aligned with the United States after World War II?
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What characteristic defines Second World countries?
What characteristic defines Second World countries?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes Third World countries?
Which of the following statements accurately describes Third World countries?
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How does globalization primarily impact the balance of power between states?
How does globalization primarily impact the balance of power between states?
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What is a potential effect of state resilience on democracy?
What is a potential effect of state resilience on democracy?
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What was one of the main purposes of the League of Nations as discussed in the content?
What was one of the main purposes of the League of Nations as discussed in the content?
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What is the term used to describe countries caught between superpowers during the Cold War?
What is the term used to describe countries caught between superpowers during the Cold War?
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What principle underlies Wilson's proposal regarding nations and their governance?
What principle underlies Wilson's proposal regarding nations and their governance?
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What does Karl Marx's assertion 'Workers of the world, unite' emphasize?
What does Karl Marx's assertion 'Workers of the world, unite' emphasize?
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Why has China gained opportunities in Europe and elsewhere recently?
Why has China gained opportunities in Europe and elsewhere recently?
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What is a defining aspect of First World countries compared to Third World countries?
What is a defining aspect of First World countries compared to Third World countries?
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Which event is considered the earliest challenge to the Westphalian system?
Which event is considered the earliest challenge to the Westphalian system?
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Which of the following concepts is associated with Liberal Internationalism?
Which of the following concepts is associated with Liberal Internationalism?
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What idea did Camilo Osias advocate for regarding global governance?
What idea did Camilo Osias advocate for regarding global governance?
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In what year was the League of Nations founded?
In what year was the League of Nations founded?
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What consequence did the rise of nationalism in the 19th century have on the Westphalian order?
What consequence did the rise of nationalism in the 19th century have on the Westphalian order?
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Nationalism is best described as which of the following?
Nationalism is best described as which of the following?
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Which aspect of socialism contrasts with the principles of liberal internationalism?
Which aspect of socialism contrasts with the principles of liberal internationalism?
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What did the birth of task-specific international organizations like the WHO signify?
What did the birth of task-specific international organizations like the WHO signify?
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What was one of the core principles established by the Peace of Westphalia?
What was one of the core principles established by the Peace of Westphalia?
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The concept of non-intervention refers to which principle established by Westphalia?
The concept of non-intervention refers to which principle established by Westphalia?
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Which of the following tenets was NOT part of the Concert of Europe?
Which of the following tenets was NOT part of the Concert of Europe?
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Which of the following best characterizes the Napoleonic Code?
Which of the following best characterizes the Napoleonic Code?
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What was the primary aim of the Concert of Europe?
What was the primary aim of the Concert of Europe?
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The Global Interstate System
- The Global Interstate System is the system of interaction among nation-states.
- The system is based on the principles of sovereignty, interstate relations, international order, and the interstate system.
- These concepts are crucial for maintaining peace and order between and among nation-states.
Categories of Countries
- After World War II and the Cold War, the world was divided into three categories:
- First World: Developed, capitalist, industrialized countries aligned with the United States.
- Second World: Former communist-socialist, industrialized states.
- Third World: All other countries, often used to describe developing countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Nation-States and Globalization
- Globalization has significant implications for nation-states:
- It extends political and economic power beyond a country's territory.
- It compels nations to follow international norms, laws, and standards.
- It results in competition and collaboration with international institutions, transnational civil society, and global corporations.
- Globalization is uneven in its distribution of benefits.
- It places states in direct competition in areas such as economic investments, tourism, and political legitimacy.
- It has led to both power diffusion and power consolidation. - Citizen Gap: Globalization often results in rights without sufficient institutions to enforce them, identities without membership, and participation of some at the expense of others.
Attributes of Modern International Politics
- Modern international politics operates under these core principles:
- Countries are independent and govern themselves.
- States interact through diplomacy.
- International organizations and institutions facilitate relations between states.
- International organizations and institutions promote norms, including respect for human rights and free trade.
Origins of the Nation-State (Interstate System)
- The Peace of Westphalia (1648) shaped the modern interstate system.
- It established the principle of state sovereignty, legal equality of states, and non-intervention in each other's domestic affairs.
- This system provided stability for Europe until it was challenged by Napoleon Bonaparte.
- It created a world order characterized by the sovereignty of states and a balance of power.
Nationalism and the Nation-State
- The nation-state is comprised of:
- an imagined community (people)
- defined by territorial boundaries
- seeking to govern itself through a government institution
- Nationalism, which gained momentum in the 19th century, solidified the Westphalian order.
Challenges to the Westphalian System
- Napoleon Bonaparte challenged the system by advocating for French Revolution principles (liberty, equality, fraternity) throughout Europe.
- This led to the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) and the spread of the Napoleonic Code.
- France's hegemony was short-lived as Napoleon was defeated in 1815.
The Concert of Europe (1815-1914)
- This alliance sought to restore Europe to its pre-revolution state.
- This included a return to monarchical rule, Christian values, and a repudiation of the Napoleonic Code.
- The aim was to maintain the balance of power and restore state sovereignty through great power diplomacy.
Internationalism
- Internationalism promotes greater cooperation and unity among states and peoples.
- It encompasses the ideas from thinkers like Kant, Mazzini, and Woodrow Wilson.
- It aims to promote global democracy and self-determination.
- The League of Nations (1919-1946) was a concretization of these principles.
The League of Nations (1919-1946)
- Established after World War I to maintain world peace through international arbitration.
- Marked the birth of task-specific international organizations like the WHO and ILO.
Socialist Internationalism
- Karl Marx advocated for:
- Economic equality
- The unity of workers worldwide under the slogan, "Workers of the world, unite. You have nothing to lose but your chains."
- The abolition of nationalism, believing it hinders the struggle for workers' rights.
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Test your knowledge on the Global Interstate System, including its principles, the post-World War II categorization of countries, and the effects of globalization on nation-states. This quiz covers key concepts that shape international relations and order.
