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Leaders incur audience costs when they:
Leaders incur audience costs when they:
Which of these is the most important distinction between terrorism and guerrilla warfare?
Which of these is the most important distinction between terrorism and guerrilla warfare?
Which of the following is inherently true of acts of terrorism, according to the strategic definition we gave in class?
Which of the following is inherently true of acts of terrorism, according to the strategic definition we gave in class?
When a declining power goes to war because it fears the growth of a rising power, this is an example of:
When a declining power goes to war because it fears the growth of a rising power, this is an example of:
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Which of the following is an example of a greed-based civil war?
Which of the following is an example of a greed-based civil war?
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Which perspective would claim that institutions simply reflect the existing distribution of power?
Which perspective would claim that institutions simply reflect the existing distribution of power?
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Which of the following is not true of institutions?
Which of the following is not true of institutions?
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What is true of democracies and war?
What is true of democracies and war?
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The Freedom House index primarily measures:
The Freedom House index primarily measures:
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The world’s three enclaved states include Lesotho, the Vatican, and:
The world’s three enclaved states include Lesotho, the Vatican, and:
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The demolition of suicide bombers’ homes is an example of what counter-terrorism strategy?
The demolition of suicide bombers’ homes is an example of what counter-terrorism strategy?
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Which of the following is a solution to the Prisoner’s Dilemma?
Which of the following is a solution to the Prisoner’s Dilemma?
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Which of the following is a real-world example of the principles behind Battle of the Sexes?
Which of the following is a real-world example of the principles behind Battle of the Sexes?
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Which of the following countries of the day is currently enveloped in significant violence?
Which of the following countries of the day is currently enveloped in significant violence?
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Why didn’t Italy fulfill its obligations and join Germany as part of the Triple Alliance?
Why didn’t Italy fulfill its obligations and join Germany as part of the Triple Alliance?
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The majority of conflicts within the world today are:
The majority of conflicts within the world today are:
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Which of the following games has a unique equilibrium?
Which of the following games has a unique equilibrium?
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An asymmetric alliance is one in which:
An asymmetric alliance is one in which:
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Terrorist groups are typically:
Terrorist groups are typically:
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Calling an actor 'rational' necessarily implies that he/she:
Calling an actor 'rational' necessarily implies that he/she:
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Study Notes
Leaders and Audience Costs
- Leaders face audience costs when they make public threats and then fail to follow through.
Terrorism vs. Guerilla Warfare
- The key difference between terrorism and guerilla warfare lies in the target: terrorism targets civilians, while guerilla warfare targets soldiers.
Characteristics of Terrorism
- Acts of terrorism, by definition, always have a political goal.
Preventive War
- Preventive war occurs when a declining power engages in conflict due to fear of a rising power's growth.
Greed-based Civil War
- A battle for control of oil resources is an example of a greed-based civil war.
Realism and Institutions
- Realism suggests that institutions simply reflect the existing distribution of power.
Characteristics of Institutions
- Institutions can be changed.
Democracies and War
- Democracies are significantly less likely to go to war than non-democracies in a given year.
Freedom House Index
- The Freedom House index primarily measures the level of political liberalism within a country.
Enclaved States
- Lesotho, the Vatican, and San Marino are considered enclaved states.
Counter-Terrorism Strategies
- The demolition of suicide bombers' homes is an example of a deterrence strategy used in counter-terrorism efforts.
Prisoner's Dilemma
- Communication can be a solution to the Prisoner's Dilemma.
Battle of the Sexes
- Coordinating on a language for civil aviation is a real-world example of the principles behind the Battle of the Sexes game.
Violence in Somalia
- Somalia is currently experiencing significant violence.
Italy and the Triple Alliance
- Italy did not fulfill its obligations to join Germany in the Triple Alliance because the alliance was defensive, but Germany initiated the conflict aggressively.
Intrastate Wars
- The majority of conflicts worldwide are intrastate wars (wars within a country).
Unique Equilibrium
- The Prisoner's Dilemma is the only game in the list that has a unique equilibrium.
Asymmetric Alliances
- Asymmetric alliances involve countries with vastly different levels of commitment and obligation.
Terrorist Groups and States
- Terrorist groups are typically weaker than states.
Rationality
- A "rational" actor acts in pursuit of their own goals.
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Description
This quiz explores various concepts in international relations, including audience costs, the differences between terrorism and guerilla warfare, and the impact of democracy on war. It also touches on the characteristics of institutions and the motivations behind preventive wars and greed-based civil wars. Test your understanding of these critical topics!
