International Relations Basics Quiz

Study Notes

Introduction to International Relations

Security dilemma arises when a state tries to increase its security but ends up less secure due to the reactions it prompts in other states.
Imperialism is a state strategy where one country conquers foreign lands to turn them into colonies and dominate weaker countries.
Global capitalism can both be an engine for growth and the creator of crises that threaten international peace.
The international system can be observed through three levels of analysis: individual, state/domestic, and international/systemic.
IR theories provide a lens through which we can view the world, predict and simplify the global system.
Unipolar systems are more secure than multipolar systems due to misperceptions or accidents leading to conflict.
Cosmopolitanism is the idea that all humans are part of a single world community, contrasting with nationalism.
Hegemony is when one state in the international system has so much power that all the other states could not balance against it.
Regimes are sets of principles, norms, rules, and decision-making procedures around which actors' expectations converge in a given area of international relations.
Realists and liberal institutionalists have different views on the origin and purpose of IGOs.
Institutions framework includes principles, norms, rules, and decision-making procedures that reconcile conflicts and allow efficient and durable forms of cooperation.
Functionalism is the idea that institutions are tools that allow states to develop more efficient and durable forms of cooperation.

Description

Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of International Relations with this introductory quiz. From the Security Dilemma to Functionalism, this quiz includes keywords specific to the topic that will help you understand the international system through different levels of analysis. Whether you're a student of IR or just interested in the global system, this quiz will challenge your understanding of key theories, ideas, and concepts that shape the way we view the world.