International Relations Theories Quiz

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The relationship between core and periphery nations, where the core exploits and dominates the periphery.

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<p>The ability to convert one form of power into another, such as money being converted into military strength or diplomatic influence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A modern form of mercantilism that utilizes protectionist trade policies to achieve political and social objectives, often aimed at running favorable trade balances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A nation should increase its wealth and power by accumulating gold and silver through a favorable balance of trade, meaning exporting more goods than importing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A system where paper money and coins are backed by a fixed value of gold.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sensitivity Dependence = Short-term, affected by the availability of a specific resource, like rare minerals Vulnerability Dependence = Long-term, complete reliance on a specific resource, like the US's reliance on oil in the 1970s</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The paradox where countries abundant in natural resources, like oil, often experience lower economic growth, political instability, and social conflict.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Hans Morgenthau, author of 'Politics Among Nations' (1948).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A secret non-aggression agreement between Germany and the Soviet Union that enabled Germany to invade Poland without Soviet interference, leading to the outbreak of World War II.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A period of easing tensions during the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union, characterized by reduced hostility and the pursuit of cooperation in areas like arms control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A system where a group of nations agree to act collectively to defend any member from aggression or attack.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A treaty imposed on Germany after World War I that imposed heavy reparations, territorial losses, and military restrictions, contributing to instability in Germany and the rise of extremist ideologies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Marked the transition from a religiously-based to a state-based international order, establishing the principle of state sovereignty and the end of the Thirty Years' War.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Domestic institutions, such as elections and public opinion, play a significant role in shaping foreign policy goals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A situation where each individual in a group would benefit from cooperation, but each individual is better off acting in their own self-interest, leading to suboptimal outcomes for the collective good.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Benefiting from the actions or contributions of others without contributing oneself, often associated with the collective action problem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social and political reality is constructed through shared ideas, beliefs, and norms, which shape the behavior of states and individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A belief that cooperation, diplomacy, and international institutions can effectively promote peace and resolve international disputes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A top-secret project undertaken by the United States during World War II to develop the first atomic bomb.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A strategy used by superpowers during the Cold War that involved using the threat of nuclear war as a deterrent to prevent military conflict.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A 13-day confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1962, triggered by the discovery of Soviet nuclear missile bases in Cuba, which brought the world to the brink of nuclear war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, a cartel of oil-producing nations that controls a significant share of global oil production and has considerable influence over oil prices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A relationship where one state has political or administrative control over another state or territory, often involving limited autonomy for the subordinate state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The absence of a central authority or world government to enforce rules and maintain order in the international system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A 19th-century ideology that applied principles of biological evolution, particularly survival of the fittest, to human societies, often used to justify social inequality and imperialism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Information, often biased or misleading, that is spread to influence public opinion in favor of a particular cause or ideology. For example, Nazi Germany used propaganda to promote its ideology and demonize its enemies during World War II.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A game that illustrates how even when two players would be better off collaborating, they may choose to act in their own self-interest, leading to a suboptimal result for both.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A mathematical framework for analyzing strategic interactions between rational decision-makers, used to understand how states choose strategies and anticipate outcomes in international affairs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hard power = Coercive power based on military strength, economic sanctions, or other forms of force Soft power = Co-optive power that relies on attraction and persuasion to influence behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>A policy of economic self-sufficiency where a state isolates itself from the global economy and avoids trade with other nations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A model of world politics that recognizes the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among states and other actors, highlighting the importance of non-military factors in international relations.</p> Signup and view all the answers