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Which of the following is a core premise of realism in international relations?
Which of the following is a core premise of realism in international relations?
- International institutions are the primary actors in global politics.
- Norms and values shape state behavior more than material capabilities.
- States prioritize cooperation and interdependence.
- The international system is anarchic, leading states to prioritize their own security. (correct)
The Democratic Peace Theory suggests that democracies are more likely to engage in conflict with each other.
The Democratic Peace Theory suggests that democracies are more likely to engage in conflict with each other.
False (B)
Define the concept of 'security dilemma' in international relations.
Define the concept of 'security dilemma' in international relations.
A situation in which one state's actions to increase its own security leads other states to feel less secure, prompting them to take similar actions, resulting in increased tensions and potential conflict.
__________ is a perspective in international relations that emphasizes the role of ideas, norms, and values in shaping state identities and behaviors.
__________ is a perspective in international relations that emphasizes the role of ideas, norms, and values in shaping state identities and behaviors.
Match the following levels of analysis with their primary focus in international relations:
Match the following levels of analysis with their primary focus in international relations:
Which of the following best describes the 'bounded rationality' model of decision-making?
Which of the following best describes the 'bounded rationality' model of decision-making?
Marxist theories in international relations primarily focus on the role of state power and security competition.
Marxist theories in international relations primarily focus on the role of state power and security competition.
According to liberal approaches to international relations, which of the following factors promotes peace and cooperation?
According to liberal approaches to international relations, which of the following factors promotes peace and cooperation?
Flashcards
Levels of Analysis
Levels of Analysis
A framework to understand global politics from different angles (individual, state, system).
Security Dilemma
Security Dilemma
A situation where states' actions to increase their own security inadvertently threaten other states.
Anarchy (in IR)
Anarchy (in IR)
The absence of a central authority above states in the international system.
Self-help
Self-help
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Democratic Peace Theory
Democratic Peace Theory
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Realism (in IR)
Realism (in IR)
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Liberalism (in IR)
Liberalism (in IR)
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Constructivism (in IR)
Constructivism (in IR)
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Study Notes
- Perspectives and levels of analysis are useful tools in the study of international relations.
- Theory can be defined and categorized into rationalist and constructivist types.
- Counterfactual reasoning is a method used in social and political analysis.
- Methods of studying IR include examining correlation versus causation.
Levels of Analysis
- Individual level analysis focuses on leaders and human nature.
- Rational decision-making models and bounded rationality are considered.
- Perceptions and psychology play a role in foreign policy.
- Leadership styles are categorized as independent or participatory.
- State level analysis considers key variables such as type of government, economy, demographics, political stability, and resource base.
- Different explanations at the state level include Democratic Peace Theory, Bureaucratic Politics Model, and Organizational Process Model.
- State level analysis has weaknesses.
- Systemic level of analysis examines anarchy, self-help, power, and security dilemma.
Perspectives to IR
- The Prisoner's Dilemma illustrates cooperation in IR from realist, liberal, and constructivist perspectives.
- Trust, communication, technology, iteration, and the shadow of the future play a role.
Realism
- Realism involves assumptions, variables, concepts, patterns, and relationships.
- Patterns include balance of power, power transitions, collective defense, and compellence.
- Anarchy, uncertainty, self-help, and security dilemma are linked in realist thought.
- Realism explains war and conflict in IR.
Liberalism
- Liberal approaches involve assumptions, variables, concepts, patterns, and relationships.
- Concepts include multilateralism, international regimes, and institutions.
- Causal patterns include collective security, reciprocity, and interdependence.
- Domestic regimes and democratic governance/rule are a focus.
- Liberalism's core premises relate to the state level of analysis.
Alternative Perspectives
- Ideas matter in international relations through values, norms, and beliefs that construct identities.
- Constructivism has core premises and explanations.
- Feminism has core premises and explanations.
- Marxism has core premises and explanations.
- Critical theory has core premises and explanations.
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Description
Explore perspectives and analysis levels in international relations. Examine rationalist and constructivist theories. Understand counterfactual reasoning and methods for studying correlation versus causation in IR.
