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The role of international law in global governance is discussed in Session 7.2.
The role of international law in global governance is discussed in Session 7.2.
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Collective Security Organizations (CSOs) are discussed in Session 7.4.
Collective Security Organizations (CSOs) are discussed in Session 7.4.
False
The United Nations Security Council is a type of Security Alliance (SA).
The United Nations Security Council is a type of Security Alliance (SA).
False
Regime types and world politics are discussed in Session 7.1.
Regime types and world politics are discussed in Session 7.1.
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The democratic peace theory is discussed in Session 7.3.
The democratic peace theory is discussed in Session 7.3.
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The role of international organizations in security cooperation is discussed in Session 7.1.
The role of international organizations in security cooperation is discussed in Session 7.1.
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Security alliances (SAs) are discussed in Session 7.3.
Security alliances (SAs) are discussed in Session 7.3.
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Security refers to the state of being exposed to threats and harm.
Security refers to the state of being exposed to threats and harm.
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The initiation of war is discussed in Session 8.1.
The initiation of war is discussed in Session 8.1.
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A conflict arises when the parties are unaware of the incompatibility of their potential future positions.
A conflict arises when the parties are unaware of the incompatibility of their potential future positions.
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The costs of conflict include only humanitarian and economic costs.
The costs of conflict include only humanitarian and economic costs.
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The study of security and conflict focuses on understanding the past and the present simultaneously.
The study of security and conflict focuses on understanding the past and the present simultaneously.
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The emergence of terrorist organizations is a humanitarian cost of conflict.
The emergence of terrorist organizations is a humanitarian cost of conflict.
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Security and conflict studies aim to understand world politics as it should be, not as it is.
Security and conflict studies aim to understand world politics as it should be, not as it is.
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Disrupted markets and migration waves are economic costs of conflict.
Disrupted markets and migration waves are economic costs of conflict.
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Security and conflict issues do not affect international trade and domestic life.
Security and conflict issues do not affect international trade and domestic life.
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Session 9 of the course covers the topic of 'Democratic peace: limitations'.
Session 9 of the course covers the topic of 'Democratic peace: limitations'.
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The motivation and opportunities model of Civil War is discussed in Session 10.
The motivation and opportunities model of Civil War is discussed in Session 10.
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Civil War: an active Example is a subtopic of Section 9.1.
Civil War: an active Example is a subtopic of Section 9.1.
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Bargaining, Commitment problem, Incomplete Information, and indivisible Object are all challenges of Civil War.
Bargaining, Commitment problem, Incomplete Information, and indivisible Object are all challenges of Civil War.
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The conditions for Civil War include opportunities and motivations.
The conditions for Civil War include opportunities and motivations.
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The practical example of Civil War in Syria is discussed in Session 10.
The practical example of Civil War in Syria is discussed in Session 10.
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Strategies in a Civil War are discussed in Section 9.2.
Strategies in a Civil War are discussed in Section 9.2.
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State repression and human rights violations are discussed in Session 9.
State repression and human rights violations are discussed in Session 9.
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Civilizations are homogeneous.
Civilizations are homogeneous.
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Wars are more prevalent between countries than within states.
Wars are more prevalent between countries than within states.
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National Ideology promotes an understanding of the world as divided into civilizations.
National Ideology promotes an understanding of the world as divided into civilizations.
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National Ideology can lead state leaders to underestimate their relative military power.
National Ideology can lead state leaders to underestimate their relative military power.
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Realism propositions suggest that states are always sure of other states' intentions.
Realism propositions suggest that states are always sure of other states' intentions.
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States seek a balance of power in international relations by forming rivalries.
States seek a balance of power in international relations by forming rivalries.
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International power transitions are often peaceful and stable.
International power transitions are often peaceful and stable.
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Nationalism is a static motivating force in international relations.
Nationalism is a static motivating force in international relations.
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The Falkland war in 1982 was a result of a long-standing rivalry between the UK and Argentina over the islands.
The Falkland war in 1982 was a result of a long-standing rivalry between the UK and Argentina over the islands.
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The Argentine government's decision to invade the Falkland Islands was a successful gamble.
The Argentine government's decision to invade the Falkland Islands was a successful gamble.
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Military bureaucracies are irrelevant sub-state actors in policy decision-making processes.
Military bureaucracies are irrelevant sub-state actors in policy decision-making processes.
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Leaders of bureaucratic agencies often take policy stands that reflect their own organizations' needs, which leads to a decrease in the likelihood of interstate war.
Leaders of bureaucratic agencies often take policy stands that reflect their own organizations' needs, which leads to a decrease in the likelihood of interstate war.
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The larger the military bureaucracy, the lower the likelihood of interstate war.
The larger the military bureaucracy, the lower the likelihood of interstate war.
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Empirical research has consistently shown that military bureaucracies have a significant influence on the decision to go to war.
Empirical research has consistently shown that military bureaucracies have a significant influence on the decision to go to war.
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Study Notes
International Law and Global Governance
- International law has various types
- Regulatory effects on international law
- International organizations play a crucial role in security cooperation
Collective Security Organizations (CSOs)
- CSOs have a specific logic
- The United Nations Security Council is a key example of a CSO
Security Alliances (SAs)
- Security Alliances have a specific logic
- SAs are formed for mutual security benefits
Regimes, Domestic Institutions, and War
- Different regime types exist in world politics
- Regime types can influence the initiation of war
- Democratic peace is a concept where democracies are less likely to go to war with each other
- Democratic institutions and representation can contribute to peace
- However, democratic peace has its limitations
Civil War
- Civil wars are a type of internal conflict
- There are various definitions of civil war
- Civil wars can be caused by various factors, including motivation and opportunities
- Strategies in a civil war can include bargaining, commitment problems, and incomplete information
- The motivation and opportunities model of civil war is a key conceptual framework
State Repression and Human Rights Violations
- States are concerned about security, including protection from external threats
- State repression can lead to human rights violations
- Human rights violations can have significant humanitarian, economic, and global security costs
Security and Conflict Studies
- Security and conflict studies are important fields of research
- Understanding the costs of war is crucial
- Actor behavior and motivations are key to understanding security and conflict
- Changing actor behavior is essential to mitigating conflict
- Studying world politics as it is, not as it should be, is important
The Role of Bureaucracy
- Bureaucracies, especially military bureaucracies, can influence policy decisions
- Bureaucrats may anticipate benefits from war and take policy stands that reflect their own organizations' needs
- Military influence on the decision to go to war is a mixed bag
National Ideology and War
- National ideology can promote an understanding of the world as divided into nations
- Ideologies can shape identities and interests
- National ideology can increase rivalry between countries and motivate societies to fight costly wars
Theoretical Frameworks
- Realism, Liberalism, and Constructivism are key theoretical frameworks in international relations
- Realism suggests that the anarchic nature of the international system leads to security dilemmas and competition for power.
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This quiz covers the role of international law in global governance, including types of international law, regulatory effects, and the role of international organizations in security cooperation.
