International Relations Theory
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Which of the following best describes the concept of anarchy in International Relations theory?

  • The absence of any form of government within a state.
  • The lack of a central, overarching authority above states. (correct)
  • A state of complete chaos and disorder in the international system.
  • A situation where international laws are routinely ignored.

According to Realist theory, what is the primary goal of states in the international system?

  • Promoting global democracy and human rights.
  • Fostering economic interdependence and cooperation.
  • Maximizing their power to ensure survival. (correct)
  • Adhering to international law and norms.

Which level of analysis would be most useful for examining the impact of a country's political system on its foreign policy decisions?

  • Individual Level
  • System Level
  • State Level (correct)
  • Global Level

Which of the following is a core tenet of Liberalism in international relations?

<p>International institutions and cooperation can foster peace. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A country's decision to join the World Trade Organization (WTO) is primarily an example of engaging with which key issue in international relations?

<p>International Political Economy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory in international relations emphasizes the importance of norms, ideas, and identities in shaping state behavior?

<p>Constructivism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'sovereignty' in international relations?

<p>The principle that each state has supreme authority within its borders. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following events is often considered the starting point of the modern state system?

<p>The Peace of Westphalia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A multinational corporation (MNC) relocating its production facilities to a country with lower labor costs is an example of which factor shaping international relations?

<p>Globalization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Marxist theory, what primarily drives the actions of states in the international system?

<p>The interests of the ruling class and the expansion of capitalism. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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International Relations (IR)

The study of interactions among states and other actors in the international system, explaining cooperation and conflict patterns.

State

A defined territory with a permanent population, a government, and the capacity to enter relations with other states.

Sovereignty

The principle that each state has supreme authority within its borders, without external interference.

Anarchy

In IR theory, the absence of a central authority above states, not necessarily meaning chaos.

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Power

The ability of a state to influence the behavior of other states through tangible (military, economic) or intangible (diplomacy, culture) means.

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Security

Protection from threats, including national, human, and environmental aspects.

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Diplomacy

The process of negotiation and communication between states.

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International Organizations (IOs)

Institutions with state membership that operate internationally, like the UN or WTO.

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Realism

Emphasizes power and self-interest, seeing states as primary actors in an anarchic system seeking to maximize power for survival.

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Liberalism

Highlights cooperation, international institutions, and democracy as promoters of peace and prosperity, with multiple actors involved.

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Test your knowledge of international relations theories. Questions cover anarchy, Realism, Liberalism, levels of analysis, and the role of norms and ideas. Also includes sovereignty and the modern state system.

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