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Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of international security institutions?
Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of international security institutions?
- To manage and mitigate conflict in the international system. (correct)
- To establish a global legal framework for trade.
- To promote economic growth among member states.
- To facilitate cultural exchange and understanding.
Lobbying groups and particularistic interests within a country are generally considered to have no effect on international security decisions.
Lobbying groups and particularistic interests within a country are generally considered to have no effect on international security decisions.
False (B)
Briefly explain one way in which the conceptualization of war has changed over time.
Briefly explain one way in which the conceptualization of war has changed over time.
War has evolved from primarily interstate conflicts to include intrastate conflicts and asymmetric warfare involving non-state actors.
The effectiveness of collective security organizations, such as the UN, can be limited by issues of _____ and _____, where some states have more influence than others.
The effectiveness of collective security organizations, such as the UN, can be limited by issues of _____ and _____, where some states have more influence than others.
Match each security institution with a relevant description:
Match each security institution with a relevant description:
Which domestic factor is LEAST likely to influence a country's international security policy?
Which domestic factor is LEAST likely to influence a country's international security policy?
According to the materials provided, domestic factors and internal politics have no substantial impact on a state's foreign policy decisions regarding international security and war.
According to the materials provided, domestic factors and internal politics have no substantial impact on a state's foreign policy decisions regarding international security and war.
How might the definition of terrorism impact international security efforts?
How might the definition of terrorism impact international security efforts?
Flashcards
Definition of War
Definition of War
Armed conflict between political communities.
Measuring War
Measuring War
Frequency, magnitude, or human cost.
Types of War
Types of War
Interstate, civil, proxy, hegemonic.
Wars Fought Over
Wars Fought Over
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Alliances
Alliances
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Collective Security Organizations
Collective Security Organizations
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Regime Type & Conflict
Regime Type & Conflict
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Lobbying Groups
Lobbying Groups
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Study Notes
- The following points will guide your exam preparation, along with course readings, discussion questions, lectures, slides, quizzes, and journal entries.
- This guide helps identify strengths and weaknesses but isn't exhaustive; students are responsible for all assigned course materials.
- Exam two is scheduled for February 17th, 2025, during the normal class time.
- The exam includes true/false, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, long answer, and essay questions.
- Makeup exams are only allowed in extreme, documented circumstances, as per the syllabus.
International Security and War
- Understanding war requires deep thought and conceptualization.
- Consider how war is defined and measured.
- Identify the different types of war.
- Understand what wars are fought over.
- Analyze how war has changed over time.
International Security Institutions
- Security institutions can help to understand conflict.
- A good knowledge of alliances, collective security organizations, and specific institutions like NATO and the UN is needed.
- Be able to identify controversies within these institutions, such as issues of voice and representation.
- Know the areas where these institutions have been effective or ineffective, citing examples like Rwanda, Syria, and Bosnia.
- Understand the conditions under which security institutions function effectively.
- Discuss current issues in these institutions and their evolution.
Domestic Determinants of Conflict
- Domestic politics influence international security (e.g., regime type, lobbying groups, and particularistic interests).
- Evaluate the effects of political lobbying, gender, leaders' psychology, domestic institutional actors, and other actors on conflict.
Terrorism and International Security
- Define terrorism and discuss its associated problems.
- Explain the logic and goals of groups and individuals involved in terrorism.
- Study the policies used to deal with terrorism.
Key Terms and Concepts
- War (defined and measured)
- Types of War
- Balance of Power Theory
- Bandwagoning
- Alliances
- Collective Security Organizations
- UN Security Council and the P5
- Article 5 (NATO)
- Article 7 (UN)
- Peacekeeping operations
- Peace enforcement operations
- Genocide
- National and Particularistic Interests
- Diversionary Theory of War
- Rally Around the Flag Effect
- Democratic Peace Theory
- Irredentism
- Separatism
- Terrorism
- Civil Wars
- Insurgency
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Description
Exam preparation guide for international security and war. Focus on understanding war definitions, types, and historical changes. Also, study international security institutions and their role in conflict resolution.
