Moral Reasoning and Foreign Policy Ethics
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What are the four major classical theoretical traditions in IR?

  • Neorealism, International political economy (IPE), Utopian liberalism, Traditional approaches
  • Social constructivism, Post-positivist approaches, Neorealism, Neoliberalism
  • Utopian liberalism, Classical realism, Neorealism, Neo-Marxism
  • Realism, Liberalism, International society, International political economy (IPE) (correct)
  • Who is known for the 14 points program and making the world safe for democracy after WWI?

  • Noman Angell
  • I. Kant
  • Wilson Woodrow (correct)
  • Norman Angell
  • According to Norman Angell, why is territorial conquest no longer profitable?

  • It is no longer supported by international institutions
  • It disrupts international commerce (correct)
  • It leads to political divisiveness
  • It is extremely expensive
  • Which approach emphasizes the role of international institutions in promoting peaceful cooperation among states?

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

    Who wrote 'Perpetual Peace' in 1795, emphasizing the idea of lasting peace?

    <p>I. Kant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which alternative approach in IR focuses on understanding the role of ideas and social constructs in shaping international relations?

    <p>Social constructivism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which perspective emphasizes the role of human agency and the significance of ideas in shaping international relations?

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

    Who among the following is considered a leading figure in the English school of international relations?

    <p>Martin Wight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach to international relations calls for greater inclusiveness and diversity in the discipline?

    <p>Global South Perspectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, who extends the analysis of exploitation and oppression to developing countries within the global capitalist economy?

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

    Which perspective focuses on the subordination of women in international politics and economics?

    <p>Feminist IR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which approach to international relations emphasizes the significance of national security and survival?

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

    According to classical realism, what is the main view of international politics?

    <p>A struggle for power and peace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which thinker is associated with neorealism's theory of international relations?

    <p>Kenneth Waltz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea of institutional liberalism in international relations?

    <p>Emphasizing economic interconnectedness and intergovernmental collaboration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to neorealism, what is the basic premise of the international state system?

    <p>It is composed of like units performing similar governmental functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did E.H. Carr's 'Twenty-year crisis' critique about liberalism in international relations?

    <p>Liberalism's misunderstanding of the nature of international relations and conflict of interests between countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major element is essential to maintain according to classical realism in order to preserve peace and prevent war?

    <p>A balance of power among sovereign and armed states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Morgenthau, what is the fundamental nature of politics?

    <p>Rooted in a permanent and unchanging human nature which is self-centered and self-interested</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Schelling's strategic realism, what is the central concept concerning foreign policy making?

    <p>Coercion as a tool for achieving foreign policy objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Waltz's neorealism, what is the external structure of the international system?

    <p>Decentralized anarchy between states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mearsheimer's Stability Theory emphasize in bipolar systems?

    <p>Reduced possibilities of great-power wars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Morgenthau view the ethics of international relations?

    <p>As situational ethics different from private morality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does Waltz's neorealism depart from classical realism?

    <p>By giving no account of human nature and ignoring the ethics of statecraft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Finnemore, what influenced the normative shift towards welfare improvement through economic redistribution?

    <p>World Bank International norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main emphasis of liberalism in international relations?

    <p>Freedom and progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to sociological realism, what does the rejection of realist ideas emphasize?

    <p>Importance of transnational actors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has further developed sociological liberalism to focus on transnational relations on a macro-level?

    <p>James Rosenau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key to success in today's world according to interdependence liberalism?

    <p>Highly qualified labor force, access to information, and financial capital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Thomas Risse’s book, what influences the degree to which states comply with international human rights norms?

    <p>Regime type, experience of civil war, and presence of domestic human rights organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Peter Katzenstein argue about culture, norms, and identity in national security?

    <p>{They matter in the core area of national security}</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who argued about the power of international organizations having compulsory power and normative resources?

    <p>Moises Naim</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does James Rosenau's transactionalism focus on?

    <p>Transnational relations on a macro-level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Moises Naim, what undermines conventional players in political, military, and corporate structures?

    <p>Revolution of mentality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Mearsheimer, what is the likely consequence of replacing a bipolar system with a multipolar system in Europe?

    <p>Increased prospects for major crises and war in Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Mearsheimer's view differ from that of defensive realist (Waltz)?

    <p>Mearsheimer believes states seek dominance and excessive power, while Waltz asserts that states are always searching for opportunities to gain power over their rivals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes neoclassical realism from classical realism?

    <p>Neoclassical realism focuses on international structure and domestic factors, while classical realism only considers domestic factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basic premise of constructivism in International Relations?

    <p>The world of IR is a social construct created by men at a specific time and place, and change is possible when ideas and thoughts change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do constructivists differ from neorealists in understanding anarchy in international relations?

    <p>Constructivists believe that identity and interest are given, while neorealists assert that they are created through interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Martha Finnemore, what is the focus of constructivists regarding the norms of international society?

    <p>The transmission of norms to states through international organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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