International Organizations and War Response

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What was the reason for suspending Iran's nuclear energy program after the revolution?

  • Iran wanted to use nuclear energy for military purposes
  • Iran cut ties with the USA (correct)
  • The country was not able to afford the program
  • The IAEA was not able to supervise the program

What was the main purpose of Eisenhower's 'Atoms for Peace' speech in 1953?

  • To establish a framework for nuclear war
  • To promote the development of nuclear weapons
  • To condemn the use of nuclear energy
  • To promote the safe and peaceful use of nuclear energy (correct)

What was the outcome of the 2002 construction of a nuclear reactor and uranium enrichment facilities in Iran?

  • The IAEA was not notified, and it sparked controversy (correct)
  • The USA and Iran signed a new nuclear energy agreement
  • Iran was praised by the international community for its efforts
  • The program was suspended due to lack of funding

What is the primary function of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?

<p>To promote the safe and peaceful use of nuclear energy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between vertical and horizontal proliferation?

<p>Vertical proliferation refers to the growth in the size and sophistication of weapon arsenals, while horizontal proliferation refers to the increase in the number of states acquiring nuclear weapons (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the 5+1 talks regarding Iran's nuclear program?

<p>To lower uranium enrichment levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the USA, according to the Realist perspective, in the context of Iran's nuclear program?

<p>To remain the dominant power in the Middle East (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main challenges to nuclear arms control?

<p>The push of new technology to be used once developed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the collective action problem, according to the Constructivist perspective, in the context of Iran's nuclear program?

<p>The challenge of balancing between national interests and international norms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)?

<p>To prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the IAEA in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)?

<p>To verify that states are not cheating on their obligations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the NPT, IAEA, and UNSC, according to the Realist perspective, in the context of Iran's nuclear program?

<p>They are used by states to promote their own interests (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary objectives of International Organizations (IOs) in the postcolonial era?

<p>To foster and legitimize the aggressive policies of capitalist states (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Sykes-Picot agreement?

<p>The establishment of artificial borders serving Western economic interests (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the Iraq-Kuwait border dispute, who created the border in 1922?

<p>Sir Percy Cox (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main outcome of the new global order established with the creation of the UN?

<p>The rise of American and European oil companies controlling Arab and Iranian oil (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable aspect of the decision-making process in the UNSC regarding the Iraq invasion?

<p>The dominance of male executives from member states (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were disproportionately affected by the economic embargo and invasion of Iraq?

<p>Women and children in Iraqi society (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons why societies fight wars?

<p>For intangible reasons such as nationalism, ideology, and religion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the UNSC resolution 661?

<p>To impose mandatory economic sanctions against Iraq (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the multinational force formed in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait?

<p>Desert Shield (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the article cited by the USA to justify its military action in defense of Saudi Arabia?

<p>Article 51 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of 'Operation Desert Storm'?

<p>Kuwait's liberation from Iraqi forces (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the date when 'Operation Desert Storm' began?

<p>January 16, 1991 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the possession of nuclear weapons symbolize for a state?

<p>Elite status and masculinity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the nonproliferation regime?

<p>To provide a dispute resolution mechanism for states (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do military companies encourage governments to spend more on nuclear weapons?

<p>To increase profits for military companies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of testing nuclear weapons for a state?

<p>It demonstrates a state's equality, autonomy, and independence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Iran's development of nuclear weapons pose a threat to the USA?

<p>Because a few weapons in Iran's possession were perceived as a threat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the norm of non-use of force do in international relations?

<p>It defines the limits of acceptable behaviors and constrains actions of states (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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