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How much do you know about the Diversionary Theory of War?

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How much do you know about the Diversionary Theory of War?

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What is the Diversionary Theory of War?

It suggests leaders go to war to spread their ideology.

It suggests leaders go to war to divert attention from domestic problems. (correct)

It suggests leaders go to war to gain more power.

It suggests leaders go to war to gain resources.

What is the basis of the Diversionary Theory of War?

In-group hypothesis, gambling for resurrection, and diverting attention.

In-group out-group hypothesis, gambling for power, and diverting attention.

In-group out-group hypothesis, gambling for resurrection, and diverting attention. (correct)

Out-group hypothesis, gambling for resurrection, and diverting attention.

What do statistical studies on the Diversionary Theory of War show?

All finding no link.

Some finding evidence and some finding a negative link.

All finding evidence

Some finding evidence and some finding no link. (correct)

Why may diversionary behavior be rare?

Due to leaders' risk aversion and lack of opportunity. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Strategic Avoidance argument suggest?

Other leaders may avoid disputes with leaders facing domestic problems. Signup and view all the answers

What provides an opportunity for leaders to engage in diversionary behavior?

Enduring rivalries. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of leaders are more likely to engage in diversionary behavior?

Autocratic leaders engaged in an enduring rivalry. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Diversionary Theory of War suggests leaders go to war to divert attention from domestic problems.
The theory is based on in-group out-group hypothesis, gambling for resurrection, and diverting attention.
Statistical studies on the theory are mixed, with some finding evidence and some finding no link.
Diversionary behavior may be rare due to leaders' risk aversion and lack of opportunity.
Strategic avoidance argument suggests other leaders may avoid disputes with leaders facing domestic problems.
Enduring rivalries provide an opportunity for leaders to engage in diversionary behavior.
Democracies may face the strategic avoidance problem more than autocracies.
Autocratic leaders engaged in an enduring rivalry are more likely to engage in diversionary behavior.
Pericles, leader of Athens, was accused of going to war for diversionary purposes.
The theory is one of the oldest theories of war.

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Test your knowledge of the Diversionary Theory of War with this quiz! Explore the theory's key concepts, such as in-group out-group hypothesis and diverting attention, and learn about the mixed evidence from statistical studies. Discover why diversionary behavior may be rare and how enduring rivalries play a role. See how democracies and autocracies differ in facing the strategic avoidance problem, and explore real-world examples, such as Pericles and Athens. This quiz is perfect for anyone interested in political science