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What marked the formal beginning of the modern sovereign state and modern international relations?
What marked the formal beginning of the modern sovereign state and modern international relations?
What does external sovereignty refer to in the context of international relations?
What does external sovereignty refer to in the context of international relations?
Which country is known for its specialization in peace studies in the context of international relations?
Which country is known for its specialization in peace studies in the context of international relations?
What does the term 'state' refer to in international relations?
What does the term 'state' refer to in international relations?
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Which of these statements is true regarding the development of international relations in Europe?
Which of these statements is true regarding the development of international relations in Europe?
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Interdependence in world politics refers to situations characterized by what?
Interdependence in world politics refers to situations characterized by what?
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What does globalization signify in international relations?
What does globalization signify in international relations?
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What role do states play in international relations regarding security?
What role do states play in international relations regarding security?
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What event marked the official emergence of the modern nation-state system?
What event marked the official emergence of the modern nation-state system?
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Which of the following concepts refers to the lack of a central authority in international relations?
Which of the following concepts refers to the lack of a central authority in international relations?
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Who is credited with coining the term 'international'?
Who is credited with coining the term 'international'?
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What is NOT one of the five criteria used to define a state?
What is NOT one of the five criteria used to define a state?
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Which period is known for the competition between lords and the emergence of centralized political authority?
Which period is known for the competition between lords and the emergence of centralized political authority?
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What significant academic development occurred in 1919 related to International Relations?
What significant academic development occurred in 1919 related to International Relations?
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What term refers to the historical framework in which international relations is organized around states?
What term refers to the historical framework in which international relations is organized around states?
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Globalisation primarily refers to which phenomenon?
Globalisation primarily refers to which phenomenon?
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What is the key distinction described between internal law and international law?
What is the key distinction described between internal law and international law?
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What key concept did David Held develop in relation to globalization?
What key concept did David Held develop in relation to globalization?
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According to Goldsworthy Lowes Dickinson, what does 'anarchy' in international relations imply?
According to Goldsworthy Lowes Dickinson, what does 'anarchy' in international relations imply?
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What is one reason why internationalists were skeptical about History as a discipline?
What is one reason why internationalists were skeptical about History as a discipline?
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In what year was the first professorship in International Relations established, marking the discipline's birth?
In what year was the first professorship in International Relations established, marking the discipline's birth?
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Who are Robert Keohane and Joseph Nye in the context of international relations?
Who are Robert Keohane and Joseph Nye in the context of international relations?
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How is the discipline of International Relations characterized in terms of its academic nature?
How is the discipline of International Relations characterized in terms of its academic nature?
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What was Alfred Zimmern's role in the development of International Relations as a discipline?
What was Alfred Zimmern's role in the development of International Relations as a discipline?
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Study Notes
Leading Figures in International Relations
- Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832)
- G. Lowes Dickinson (1862-1932)
- David Held
- Robert Keohane
- Joseph Nye
Key Concepts in International Relations
- Nation-state
- International relations
- Sovereignty (internal and external)
- Globalization
- Westphalian paradigm
- Anarchy
- Interdependence
Key Dates
- Thirty Years' War (1618-1648): Ended with the Westphalian treaty
- 1919: First professorship in International Relations established at the University of Aberystwyth (Wales)
Emergence of International Relations
- Classical Definition: The emergence of the State and the classical definition of international relations
- Globalization: The phenomenon of globalization
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Academic Discipline: Anarchy as a common criteria for definition
- History and developments of the discipline
- Competition in the medieval age led to political centers concentrating resources and imposing authority.
- Political centers developed through fiscal and military monopolies, leading to state institutionalization, unification, political centralization, and territorial boundaries.
- The Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) led the Westphalian treaties and the modern sovereign state.
- History and developments of the discipline
Westphalian Paradigm
- The Westphalian treaties established the State as a privileged form of government.
- The political system became organized around States with five criteria: one territory, one population, one system of government, one legal personality, and sovereignty.
International Relations as a Discipline
- Its study focuses on scientific analysis of international relations.
- The core criterion is "anarchy," meaning the "absence of authority." This lack of central authority distinguishes the international realm.
Other Key Concepts and Definitions
- Sovereignty (internal/external): Internal refers to a state's supreme power over its citizens within its borders, while external means self-determination and independence from other states.
- Globalization: Spread and intensification of economic, social, and cultural relations across international borders.
- Interdependence: Reciprocal effects among countries or actors.
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Explore the leading figures, key concepts, and historical milestones in the field of International Relations. This quiz covers significant theories, the emergence of statehood, and the impact of globalization on global dynamics. Test your knowledge on important dates and the evolution of this academic discipline.