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What remains central to global relations after the Cold War?
What remains central to global relations after the Cold War?
What is the projected temperature increase by the year 2100?
What is the projected temperature increase by the year 2100?
Which country is reported to have the highest defense budget as of 2023?
Which country is reported to have the highest defense budget as of 2023?
What is the expected impact on crops by 2065?
What is the expected impact on crops by 2065?
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Which critical perspective emphasizes a human-centered approach to security?
Which critical perspective emphasizes a human-centered approach to security?
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Which of the following is a potential consequence of melting ice?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of melting ice?
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What major concern does the WEF Global Risks Report 2023 highlight as a short-term risk?
What major concern does the WEF Global Risks Report 2023 highlight as a short-term risk?
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What hazardous condition may arise due to rising CO2 levels?
What hazardous condition may arise due to rising CO2 levels?
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What has globalization failed to adequately address according to the content?
What has globalization failed to adequately address according to the content?
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What might trigger large-scale wars in the future?
What might trigger large-scale wars in the future?
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According to Drezner, which of the following remains resilient despite the COVID-19 pandemic?
According to Drezner, which of the following remains resilient despite the COVID-19 pandemic?
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What is the projected decline in global GDP per capita by 2100?
What is the projected decline in global GDP per capita by 2100?
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Which long-term risk could lead to social unrest and political instability?
Which long-term risk could lead to social unrest and political instability?
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Which regions are at risk of disappearing due to rising sea levels?
Which regions are at risk of disappearing due to rising sea levels?
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What recurring theme is apparent in regional conflicts post-Cold War?
What recurring theme is apparent in regional conflicts post-Cold War?
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What characterizes the interplay of continuity and transformation in international relations since 1991?
What characterizes the interplay of continuity and transformation in international relations since 1991?
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What type of approach is necessary to address modern climate challenges?
What type of approach is necessary to address modern climate challenges?
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What is a potential consequence of climate change mentioned in the content?
What is a potential consequence of climate change mentioned in the content?
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What aspect of international relations does Ken Booth critique?
What aspect of international relations does Ken Booth critique?
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Which issue does climate change represent in the context of global stability?
Which issue does climate change represent in the context of global stability?
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Study Notes
Post-Cold War International Relations
- Continuities exist in international relations despite shifts since 1991.
- Power politics and Realpolitik remain significant, with ongoing geopolitical competition (e.g., US-China rivalry, Russia's actions).
- US military dominance persists (high defense budget compared to rivals).
- Economic inequality is a prominent global issue, exacerbated by globalization's uneven impacts.
- Regional conflicts and proxy wars persist (e.g., Israeli-Palestinian, Syrian, and those in Eastern Europe).
Global Risks
- Short-term risks (2 years) include cost-of-living crises, geopolitical tensions like the Ukraine conflict, and climate change.
- Short term risks also include social polarization and cybersecurity threats.
- Long-term risks (10 years) encompass economic stagnation, weakened international organizations, and misuse of emerging technologies.
- Potential global pandemics and healthcare system strain are also long term risks.
- Consequences include widening inequality, climate refugees, potential major power conflicts, and erosion of democracy and human rights.
- Financial instability, debt crises, overpopulation, and conflict are also potential outcomes of these risks.
Critical Perspectives
- Ken Booth advocates a human-centered approach to international security.
- Booth critiques traditional state-centric security paradigms.
- Daniel W. Drezner argues that COVID-19 won't fundamentally change international relations; power politics, institutions, and state behavior remain resilient.
- Drezner critiques the notion of "COVID-19 exceptionalism."
Climate Change Impacts & Future Consequences
- Direct heat deaths are projected to increase dramatically with temperature increases, likely measured in the tens of thousands.
- Future temperature increases are likely to be severe, potentially by 2-3C between 2030 to 2040 and 4-5C between 2050-2065.
- Food crisis looms, with potential reduced crop yields and increased population.
- Climate change may release ancient bacteria and viruses from melting ice, and rising CO2 levels may harm air quality.
- Resource conflicts and overpopulation may escalate conflict.
- Global GDP per capita could decline considerably, and rising sea levels will cause substantial coastal displacement.
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Explore the significant continuities and changes in international relations since the end of the Cold War. This quiz delves into the ongoing power politics, regional conflicts, and emerging global risks that impact the geopolitical landscape today.
