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Counterinsurgency involves fighting against a non-state actor that is engaging in __________ activities.
Counterinsurgency involves fighting against a non-state actor that is engaging in __________ activities.
insurgent
According to Malkasian, teaching militaries to engage in counterinsurgency can be compared to __________ soup with a knife.
According to Malkasian, teaching militaries to engage in counterinsurgency can be compared to __________ soup with a knife.
eating
Byman argues that counterinsurgency focuses on civilians and managing __________ to reduce American casualties.
Byman argues that counterinsurgency focuses on civilians and managing __________ to reduce American casualties.
violence
Waltz posits that nuclear __________ can lead to fewer wars due to difficult miscalculations.
Waltz posits that nuclear __________ can lead to fewer wars due to difficult miscalculations.
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The situation between Israel and Hamas is described as a __________ war due to the absence of a clear exit strategy.
The situation between Israel and Hamas is described as a __________ war due to the absence of a clear exit strategy.
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Terrorists are viewed as rational strategic actors with political ______.
Terrorists are viewed as rational strategic actors with political ______.
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Suicide terrorism is on the rise because it effectively gets ______ from the government.
Suicide terrorism is on the rise because it effectively gets ______ from the government.
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According to Kydd and Walter, terrorism serves as costly ______ to elicit government reactions.
According to Kydd and Walter, terrorism serves as costly ______ to elicit government reactions.
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Terrorists may develop ______ ties among themselves rather than focusing on explicit political aims.
Terrorists may develop ______ ties among themselves rather than focusing on explicit political aims.
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The strategy of ______ aims to convince the public of a group's power to punish them.
The strategy of ______ aims to convince the public of a group's power to punish them.
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New nuclear states will feel the constraints felt by current __________.
New nuclear states will feel the constraints felt by current __________.
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The key assumption is that states primarily rely on their own power and __________ to ensure survival.
The key assumption is that states primarily rely on their own power and __________ to ensure survival.
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The unwanted use theory suggests that as the credibility of a nuclear security __________ increases, so does support for nuclear acquisition.
The unwanted use theory suggests that as the credibility of a nuclear security __________ increases, so does support for nuclear acquisition.
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To avoid unwanted use of nuclear weapons, a client state will take the acquisition of __________ into their own hands.
To avoid unwanted use of nuclear weapons, a client state will take the acquisition of __________ into their own hands.
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Drones have been found to be very effective in __________ by disrupting and degrading terrorist organizations.
Drones have been found to be very effective in __________ by disrupting and degrading terrorist organizations.
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The moral hazard effect refers to lower cost leading to actions that might not be taken __________.
The moral hazard effect refers to lower cost leading to actions that might not be taken __________.
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The escalation control effect aims to limit conflict intensity and prevent broader __________.
The escalation control effect aims to limit conflict intensity and prevent broader __________.
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The remote revolution is characterized by a shift in how states compete on the international stage, emphasizing __________ costs of military operations.
The remote revolution is characterized by a shift in how states compete on the international stage, emphasizing __________ costs of military operations.
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According to hegemonic stability theory, the international order is provided as a public good in the international ______.
According to hegemonic stability theory, the international order is provided as a public good in the international ______.
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The invasion of Ukraine by Russia challenged the norm of self-______.
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia challenged the norm of self-______.
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Datta's research shows a negative relationship between anti-______ sentiment and America's soft power.
Datta's research shows a negative relationship between anti-______ sentiment and America's soft power.
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Military deployments in Peru for humanitarian purposes lead to less anti-______ sentiment.
Military deployments in Peru for humanitarian purposes lead to less anti-______ sentiment.
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Friedberg discusses six possible directions for China's ______.
Friedberg discusses six possible directions for China's ______.
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The clash between the US and China is influenced by China's perception of US ______ as unfriendly.
The clash between the US and China is influenced by China's perception of US ______ as unfriendly.
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According to Nathan and Scobell, China's domestic stability and territorial integrity are ______ by external threats.
According to Nathan and Scobell, China's domestic stability and territorial integrity are ______ by external threats.
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Nationalism in East Asia is a key factor influencing regional ______ tensions.
Nationalism in East Asia is a key factor influencing regional ______ tensions.
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Nationalism can break down identity by celebrating self or distancing from ______.
Nationalism can break down identity by celebrating self or distancing from ______.
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National humiliation is a powerful force for stoking hawkish foreign policy sentiment in ______.
National humiliation is a powerful force for stoking hawkish foreign policy sentiment in ______.
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Emotional contagion within identity groups can lead to a shift in ______ preferences.
Emotional contagion within identity groups can lead to a shift in ______ preferences.
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If the US withdraws, Europe cannot achieve strategic autonomy against ______.
If the US withdraws, Europe cannot achieve strategic autonomy against ______.
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The hub-and-spokes system in East Asia is shaped by social exchange ______.
The hub-and-spokes system in East Asia is shaped by social exchange ______.
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One of Mueller's propositions about terrorism is that its costs come from fear and subsequent ______.
One of Mueller's propositions about terrorism is that its costs come from fear and subsequent ______.
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According to Mueller, policies on terrorism should focus on reducing fear and not just addressing the actual ______.
According to Mueller, policies on terrorism should focus on reducing fear and not just addressing the actual ______.
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Doing ______ after a terrorist attack is considered an acceptable response according to Mueller.
Doing ______ after a terrorist attack is considered an acceptable response according to Mueller.
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Study Notes
Hegemony and the Liberal International Order
- Hegemonic stability theory – international order provided as a public good in the international system
- Norm = standard of appropriate behavior; changes, dependent on identity
- Russia invading Ukraine challenged the norm of self-determination
- Anti-Americanism negatively correlated with America's soft power
- Correlation between increasing anti-American sentiment and decreasing in-line votes with the US in the UN general assembly.
- Military deployments for humanitarian purposes improve perceptions of the US military and government
- Areas receiving more non-disaster aid have less anti-American sentiment
- China's rise, realist optimist view = limited power, pessimist = rising power
- Liberal optimist = interdependence, pessimist = authoritarian regime
- Constructivist optimist = softening, pessimist = hardening (shocks and crises)
- Clash between US and China rooted in China's perception of US intentions as bad and not in China's interest
- China worries about domestic stability and territorial integrity, neighbors sharing borders with complex security issues
- Nationalism and foreign policy preferences influence international relations
- Nationalism as a public phenomenon, celebrating self, distancing from others, influenced by historical memory
The Logics of Political Violence
- Terrorism generally has limited direct effects
- Costs of terrorism are from fear and subsequent overreaction
- Terrorism industry is a significant part of the problem
- Policies should focus on reducing fear and anxiety, not the actual terror
- Doing nothing or avoiding overreaction is acceptable policy
- Despite US overreaction, its terrorism campaign is generally successful
- Terrorists are rational strategic actors with political objectives
- Cheap talk, diplomatic solutions, usually don't work, use terrorism as a coercive strategy
Arms Control and Nuclear Weapons
- Nuclear proliferation is a good thing
- Nukes make miscalculation difficult
- Nuclear states feel constraints that current ones
- States primarily rely on their own power and capabilities to ensure survival; mutually assured destruction as a deterrent
Counterinsurgency and Asymmetric Conflict
- Difficult for many reasons, different interests clash between US and locals, credible commitment problems
- Engaging in a war that both sides are losing is a serious problem
- Civil war conflicts involve violence management; casualties on all sides
- Exit strategies are complex when fighting insurgencies
Moral Hazard
- Actions become more likely due to reduced costs; surge in shootdowns
- Escalation control=limit conflict intensity to avoid broader conflict
- Restrained retaliation logic + tempered targeting logic
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This quiz explores the concepts of hegemony, international norms, and the current geopolitical tension exemplified by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the US-China relations. Analyze how these dynamics affect soft power and perceptions in the international system. Delve into the ideological perspectives that shape our understanding of global order.
