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Which scholars of politics are more interested in the interactions between states rather than their internal politics?
Which scholars of politics are more interested in the interactions between states rather than their internal politics?
- Scholars who study individual states
- Scholars who study diplomacy
- Scholars who study trade deals (correct)
- Scholars who study international organizations
Which one of the following is NOT one of the key attributes of world politics?
Which one of the following is NOT one of the key attributes of world politics?
- Countries that are independent and govern themselves
- Interactions between countries through diplomacy
- International organizations that facilitate interactions
- International organizations that take on lives of their own (correct)
What is a relatively modern phenomenon in human history?
What is a relatively modern phenomenon in human history?
- The interactions between states
- The internal politics of individual states
- The nation-state (correct)
- The United Nations
What do some scholars of politics focus on when examining individual states?
What do some scholars of politics focus on when examining individual states?
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What do international organizations, like the United Nations, do besides facilitating meetings between states?
What do international organizations, like the United Nations, do besides facilitating meetings between states?
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Scholars of Politics
- Realist theorists focus on state interactions, emphasizing power dynamics and competition.
- Neorealists explore structural constraints on state behavior in the international system.
Key Attributes of World Politics
- Attributes typically include sovereignty, interdependence, globalization, and state cooperation.
- Nationalism is NOT considered a key attribute of world politics, as it pertains more to internal dynamics of states.
Modern Phenomenon
- The emergence of globalization is a relatively modern phenomenon, affecting economic, cultural, and political exchanges across borders.
Focus of Political Scholars on States
- Scholars might analyze political institutions, governance structures, and policy decisions within individual states to understand their internal functioning.
Role of International Organizations
- International organizations like the United Nations also engage in peacekeeping, conducting research, facilitating international law, and promoting human rights initiatives.
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