International Relations Overview
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What marked the formal beginning of the modern sovereign state and modern international relations?

  • The Treaty of Versailles
  • The Peace of Westphalia (correct)
  • The Treaty of Paris
  • The Congress of Vienna
  • What does external sovereignty refer to in the context of international relations?

  • The principle of self-determination and independence from other states (correct)
  • The legal jurisdiction a state has over its own citizens
  • The authority to govern internal affairs without external interference
  • The enforcement of national laws against foreign nations
  • Which country is known for its specialization in peace studies in the context of international relations?

  • Scandinavian countries (correct)
  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • What does the term 'state' refer to in international relations?

    <p>A territorial unit with a political body governing it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these statements is true regarding the development of international relations in Europe?

    <p>Germany and the UK follow the American tradition while France advocates for a sociological approach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Interdependence in world politics refers to situations characterized by what?

    <p>Reciprocal effects among countries or actors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does globalization signify in international relations?

    <p>The spread of economic, social, and cultural relations across borders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do states play in international relations regarding security?

    <p>States have a monopoly on the authority to engage in war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event marked the official emergence of the modern nation-state system?

    <p>The signing of the Treaty of Westphalia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following concepts refers to the lack of a central authority in international relations?

    <p>Anarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with coining the term 'international'?

    <p>Jeremy Bentham</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT one of the five criteria used to define a state?

    <p>National currency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which period is known for the competition between lords and the emergence of centralized political authority?

    <p>Medieval Age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant academic development occurred in 1919 related to International Relations?

    <p>The establishment of the first professorship in International Relations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to the historical framework in which international relations is organized around states?

    <p>Westphalian paradigm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Globalisation primarily refers to which phenomenon?

    <p>The interconnectedness of world economies and cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key distinction described between internal law and international law?

    <p>Internal law only applies within a single country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key concept did David Held develop in relation to globalization?

    <p>Globalization as the stretching and intensification of social relations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Goldsworthy Lowes Dickinson, what does 'anarchy' in international relations imply?

    <p>An absence of authority above the states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason why internationalists were skeptical about History as a discipline?

    <p>It was perceived as too descriptive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the first professorship in International Relations established, marking the discipline's birth?

    <p>1919</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are Robert Keohane and Joseph Nye in the context of international relations?

    <p>Developers of the concept of interdependence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the discipline of International Relations characterized in terms of its academic nature?

    <p>It shares characteristics with other academic disciplines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Alfred Zimmern's role in the development of International Relations as a discipline?

    <p>He was the first professor appointed to the subject.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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
    • 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.

    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.

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