30 Questions
Which theory posits that societies progress through stages of development characterized by industrialization, urbanization, and technological advancements?
Modernization Theory
According to Realism, which actor is considered the principal actor in international relations?
Nation-state
What is the main focus of Realism in international relations?
Conflict and competition
According to Realism, what is the assumption about decision-makers in international relations?
They are rational actors pursuing national interest
What does Realism consider as the context in which states exist internationally?
Anarchy
Which theory views global capitalism as a system characterized by core countries dominating peripheral regions through economic exploitation?
World Systems Theory
Which theory examines the social, cultural, and economic legacies of colonialism and highlights how globalization can reinforce existing power imbalances?
Postcolonial Theory
Which theory suggests that globalization is not a unidirectional process but rather a transformative force that reshapes societies and institutions in various ways?
Transformational Theory of Globalization
What was the approach of Hans Morgenthau, a prominent figure in Realism, towards the relationship between interests and morality in international politics?
Emphasizing power over morality
According to Realism, what is the assumption about the power of International Organizations and civil society in international relations?
They have limited power
Kenneth Waltz modernized IR theory by moving realism away from its assumptions about human nature and emphasizing the international system.
True
Structural realism emphasizes the international system rather than the flaws of human nature.
True
Realists are accused of focusing too much on the state and overlooking other actors and forces within the state.
True
The anarchical nature of the international system causes major powers to pursue their own interests.
True
The US refused to sign the Ottawa Treaty regarding the use of landmines because it was a threat to US security.
True
The balance of power system is one of the reasons why international relations is anarchic.
True
The recent use of the veto power by Russia and China regarding the proposed UN intervention in Syria is one constraint on state behavior.
True
Neoclassical realism is classified as a theory of foreign policy.
True
Neoclassical realism draws upon the rigor and theoretical insights of Neorealism without sacrificing the practical insights about foreign policy and the complexity of statecraft.
True
With the rise of China, Brazil, and India, states may have to become 'more realistic' in order to survive.
True
According to Manfred Steger, globalization can be understood as the intensification and expansion of networks that connect people, institutions, ideas, and resources across ________.
Borders
Which of the following is NOT one of the dimensions of globalization proposed by Arjun Appadurai?
Political globalization
What is one example of the intensification of globalization mentioned in the text?
The integration of markets
What is the main focus of cultural globalization?
The spread of ideas
What are some factors that have contributed to the interconnectedness in economic, political, cultural, and social domains?
All of the above
What is one of the challenges that countries face due to economic globalization?
Unequal distribution of wealth
What is the definition of globalization provided by Manfred Steger?
The intensification and expansion of networks
What is the main focus of technological globalization?
The diffusion of technology
What is one of the dimensions of globalization proposed by Arjun Appadurai?
Economic globalization
What is one example of the expansion of networks mentioned in the text?
The formation of global governance structures
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