Key Themes in Sanctions Policy

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Which of the following best represents a key feature of Hobbesian statism as discussed in Critical Security Studies?

Centralization of violence to create legitimacy and accountability. (correct)

Elimination of hierarchical structures in governance.

Decentralization of violence and authority.

Focus on individual freedoms and rights.

What does the transition from traditional International Relations (IR) to Critical Security Studies (CSS) primarily involve?

Focus solely on Cold War-era threats.

Avoidance of societal factors in security discussions.

Emphasis on military capabilities of states.

Inclusion of non-state actors and new levels of analysis. (correct)

What is a key criticism of technological determinism in security studies?

It assumes technology evolves independently of societal forces. (correct)

It overemphasizes the role of political actors in technological advancements.

It fails to recognize the ethical implications of technology use.

It avoids discussing AI and other emerging technologies.

According to Evans, Leese, and Rychnovská, what is a challenge of socio-technical collaboration in security contexts?

Avoiding legitimization of oppressive security practices. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following developments expanded the scope of security studies post-Cold War?

Integration of human security, environmental, and migration concerns. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best distinguishes femicide from feminicide?

Femicide highlights the gender-based motivation for killing women, while feminicide includes state complicity. Signup and view all the answers

According to global data, what percentage of female homicides are classified as femicides?

58% Signup and view all the answers

Which emotion is commonly narrated by intimate femicide perpetrators as part of their rationale?

Helplessness due to perceived entrapment. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common limitation of police responses to IPV as identified in Gill et al.'s study?

Narrow definitions of IPV that often exclude psychological and coercive behaviors. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the Social Ecological Model (SEM) for understanding intimate partner homicide?

A framework examining risk and protective factors across individual, relational, community, and societal levels. Signup and view all the answers

What do feminist theories emphasize as a key driver of intimate femicide?

Patriarchal power imbalances and societal expectations. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes deradicalization from disengagement?

Disengagement involves stopping violent actions, while deradicalization includes ideological shifts. Signup and view all the answers

What is a major limitation in assessing the effectiveness of de-radicalization programs?

Unreliable and inconsistent metrics for success. Signup and view all the answers

Which principle is key to successful rehabilitation of ISIS-affiliated families, according to Cook?

Ensuring equitable access to resources for all conflict-affected groups. Signup and view all the answers

What role has EU enlargement played in the context of the Ukraine conflict?

A geopolitical tool to counter Russian influence and support liberal democracy. Signup and view all the answers

What is one key obstacle to the EU achieving strategic autonomy in security?

Over-reliance on NATO for territorial defense. Signup and view all the answers

What was a key innovation resulting from the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement?

Establishment of the Support Group for Ukraine (SGUA). Signup and view all the answers

How does the Ukraine conflict represent a critical juncture for EU enlargement?

It expanded the range of plausible decisions for EU policymakers. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines a transboundary crisis?

A crisis crossing multiple boundaries (organizational, sectoral, or national). Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of fragmentation in crisis coordination?

Ambiguity and discontinuity in collaborative action. Signup and view all the answers

What is a core principle of pragmatism in strategic crisis management?

Focusing on flexible, creative problem-solving under uncertainty. Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates High-Reliability Networks (HRNs) from traditional organizations?

Ability to switch between centralized and decentralized governance modes. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key reason intelligence failures persist despite accurate signals being present?

Noise and ambiguity in raw intelligence data. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of implausible deniability in modern covert actions?

Strategic ambiguity and open acknowledgment of covert efforts. Signup and view all the answers

What is one major challenge associated with the rise of OSINT?

Ethical and legal concerns about using publicly available data. Signup and view all the answers

What is a critique of Anglo-American intelligence paradigms highlighted by Aldrich?

Limited incorporation of diverse global practices and perspectives. Signup and view all the answers

What is the "chokepoint effect" in the context of weaponized interdependence?

Denying adversaries access to critical financial flows. Signup and view all the answers

According to lecture insights, what percentage of sanctions can be categorized as "successful"?

5% Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Afghanistan sanctions lead to catastrophic humanitarian outcomes?

Over-compliance by financial and humanitarian organizations. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of INSTEX as an alternative financial infrastructure?

To bypass US sanctions by avoiding dollar-based transactions. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Themes from the Slides

Sanctions are increasingly used as a policy tool in international relations
Only about 5% of sanctions are "successful" in achieving their intended goals; an additional 35% are effective as threats
States leverage economic networks to coerce other states
Coercive tools like "Panopticon" effects (monitoring) and "Chokepoint" effects (blocking resources) are central to sanctions
Sanctions often fail to achieve goals, but succeed in asserting control through financial networks
Economic networks amplify the coercive power of dominant states
Weaponization of interdependence disproportionately harms civilians
Emerging infrastructures like INSTEX challenge hegemonic control, signaling a possible future of fragmented global financial systems

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Explore the key themes from recent discussions on international sanctions. This quiz highlights the effectiveness, coercive tools, and the implications of sanctions in global economic relations. Understand how states maneuver through economic networks to assert control and the emerging challenges to hegemonic financial systems.