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Which approach might critics of the behavioral method likely favor due to its attention to deconstructing core concepts and examining how ideas shape norms and identities within international relations?

Postmodernism

What critique is often directed towards behavioralism in international relations specifically?

Neglects foundational questions about human nature and society

Which approach in international relations would be most likely to utilize techniques like discourse analysis or deep readings of texts as mentioned in the text?

Constructivism

Which theoretical perspective in international relations emphasizes that human nature is basically good?

<p>Liberalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Constructivism, what are the key structures in the state system?

<p>Intersubjective and social</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant difference between Realism and Liberalism in the context of international relations?

<p>Realism believes in fixed state interests, while Liberalism sees them as malleable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective in international relations theory focuses on the principles of the international system being malleable and ever-changing?

<p>Constructivism</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of international relations does philosophy primarily focus on?

<p>Normative elements in political life</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which philosophical concept is related to the question of what should be the role of the state?

<p>Realism</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do behavioral scientists differ from philosophers in their approach to understanding human behavior in international relations?

<p>By proposing falsifiable hypotheses and testing them with data</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which methodological approach in international relations is most closely associated with predicting future behavior?

<p>Behavioralism</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of Gorbachev's domestic reforms in the Soviet Union?

<p>Challenges and pressures leading to the disintegration of the Soviet Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Soviet foreign policy change following Gorbachev's reforms?

<p>It shifted towards a more cooperative stance in international affairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the UN response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in the context of international relations at that time?

<p>Reluctance to take direct military action against Iraq</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the emergence of terrorism in the new millennium impact U.S. foreign policy?

<p>Prompted a reevaluation of U.S. security strategies and the initiation of a global war on terror</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the 1990s, which of the following factors contributed significantly to civil and ethnic strife in Iraq?

<p>Tensions between different sectarian groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the United Nations respond to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990?

<p>By imposing economic sanctions on Iraq</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the new millennium, what factor contributed to the emergence of terrorism, according to the text?

<p>Political instability in regions like Iraq and Syria</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under Gorbachev's domestic reforms, what significant policy changes were implemented in the Soviet Union?

<p>Introduction of glasnost and perestroika</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which historical event is significant for understanding the emergence of terrorism in the new millennium?

<p>Post-Cold War world shaping events</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Treaties of Westphalia impact the development of Gorbachev's domestic reforms?

<p>They led to opposition against his reforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

In response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, what was the UN's primary action?

<p>Imposing economic sanctions</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Civil and ethnic strife in the 1990s influence Soviet foreign policy changes?

<p>It prompted a shift towards interventionism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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