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What is the main purpose of a theory in the context of international relations and international security?
What is the main purpose of a theory in the context of international relations and international security?
- To complicate events and phenomena
- To help in better understanding and explaining events/phenomena (correct)
- To limit the scope of observations
- To provide a simple explanation for everything
Which of the following is NOT a traditional perspective in the theories of IR and international security?
Which of the following is NOT a traditional perspective in the theories of IR and international security?
- Realism
- Liberalism
- Constructivism (correct)
- Post-Colonialism
What approach can be taken if a theory fails to adequately explain certain case studies according to the text?
What approach can be taken if a theory fails to adequately explain certain case studies according to the text?
- Ignore the anomalies and continue using the theory
- Tweak or refine the existing theory (correct)
- Discard the theory completely
- Concede that the theory is infallible
Which theorist is known for explaining the war between Athens and Sparta as a result of Athens' growing power?
Which theorist is known for explaining the war between Athens and Sparta as a result of Athens' growing power?
Realism, a dominant theory in IR, has philosophical foundations in the work of all these thinkers EXCEPT:
Realism, a dominant theory in IR, has philosophical foundations in the work of all these thinkers EXCEPT:
What is the suggested course of action when a theory consistently fails to explain real-world phenomena according to the text?
What is the suggested course of action when a theory consistently fails to explain real-world phenomena according to the text?
According to feminist scholars like Tickner and Enloe, what is one concept in International Relations (IR) that they argue has an inherent male bias?
According to feminist scholars like Tickner and Enloe, what is one concept in International Relations (IR) that they argue has an inherent male bias?
In Carol Cohn's article 'Sex and Death in the Rational World of Defense Intellectuals', what did she claim was contributing to the divorcing of war from human emotion?
In Carol Cohn's article 'Sex and Death in the Rational World of Defense Intellectuals', what did she claim was contributing to the divorcing of war from human emotion?
How do post-structuralists view true power according to the text?
How do post-structuralists view true power according to the text?
What is the main idea behind post-colonialism as discussed in the text?
What is the main idea behind post-colonialism as discussed in the text?
According to Edward Said's Orientalism, what role does power play in how the West represents the East?
According to Edward Said's Orientalism, what role does power play in how the West represents the East?
What does Foucault's example of Jeremy Bentham's Panopticon prison symbolize according to the text?
What does Foucault's example of Jeremy Bentham's Panopticon prison symbolize according to the text?
According to Classical Realism, what is a main focus of this theoretical perspective?
According to Classical Realism, what is a main focus of this theoretical perspective?
In Structural Realism, what does Kenneth Waltz identify as a key factor that shapes state behavior?
In Structural Realism, what does Kenneth Waltz identify as a key factor that shapes state behavior?
According to Offensive Realism, why should states assume the worst about others' intentions?
According to Offensive Realism, why should states assume the worst about others' intentions?
What is one key alternative to balancing alliances according to Structural Realism?
What is one key alternative to balancing alliances according to Structural Realism?
Defensive Realism suggests that states should prioritize which of the following options?
Defensive Realism suggests that states should prioritize which of the following options?
What is a characteristic of states according to Realism?
What is a characteristic of states according to Realism?
In Structural Realism, what does Kenneth Waltz identify as a driving force for states' pursuit of power?
In Structural Realism, what does Kenneth Waltz identify as a driving force for states' pursuit of power?
According to Classical Realism, what is inherent in human nature?
According to Classical Realism, what is inherent in human nature?
Which theoretical perspective argues that great powers should pursue hegemony to ensure their security?
Which theoretical perspective argues that great powers should pursue hegemony to ensure their security?
'Security dilemma' is a concept associated with which theoretical perspective?
'Security dilemma' is a concept associated with which theoretical perspective?
Which perspective promotes the idea of free trade and a 'trickle-down' effect?
Which perspective promotes the idea of free trade and a 'trickle-down' effect?
Who introduced the concept of 'strategic culture' to understand military-security policies?
Who introduced the concept of 'strategic culture' to understand military-security policies?
Which theory argues that modern liberal democracies do not go to war with each other?
Which theory argues that modern liberal democracies do not go to war with each other?
Which perspective focuses on human consciousness and shared understandings in international relations?
Which perspective focuses on human consciousness and shared understandings in international relations?
In the context of international relations, who argued that societies' beliefs and historical behavior patterns are crucial for understanding policy decisions?
In the context of international relations, who argued that societies' beliefs and historical behavior patterns are crucial for understanding policy decisions?
'The social and political world is not a physical entity outside human consciousness.' This statement aligns with which perspective discussed in the text?
'The social and political world is not a physical entity outside human consciousness.' This statement aligns with which perspective discussed in the text?
'Wars are fought to maintain exploitative economic systems.' This statement is most closely associated with which theory?
'Wars are fought to maintain exploitative economic systems.' This statement is most closely associated with which theory?
'Rising economic interdependence brings about peace and security.' This idea is consistent with which perspective?
'Rising economic interdependence brings about peace and security.' This idea is consistent with which perspective?
'Institutions can be used to promote liberal values and peace.' This concept is emphasized by which perspective in international relations?
'Institutions can be used to promote liberal values and peace.' This concept is emphasized by which perspective in international relations?
'The general idea that private actors interacting according to market dictates boost wealth.' Which perspective primarily holds this view?
'The general idea that private actors interacting according to market dictates boost wealth.' Which perspective primarily holds this view?
