Globalization

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Which theory posits that societies progress through stages of development characterized by industrialization, urbanization, and technological advancements?

  • Postcolonial Theory
  • World Systems Theory
  • Dependency Theory
  • Modernization Theory (correct)

According to Realism, which actor is considered the principal actor in international relations?

  • Non-Governmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • Nation-state (correct)
  • Civil Society

What is the main focus of Realism in international relations?

  • Conflict and competition (correct)
  • Global governance
  • Human rights
  • Cooperation and collaboration

According to Realism, what is the assumption about decision-makers in international relations?

<p>They are rational actors pursuing national interest (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Realism consider as the context in which states exist internationally?

<p>Anarchy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory views global capitalism as a system characterized by core countries dominating peripheral regions through economic exploitation?

<p>World Systems Theory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory examines the social, cultural, and economic legacies of colonialism and highlights how globalization can reinforce existing power imbalances?

<p>Postcolonial Theory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory suggests that globalization is not a unidirectional process but rather a transformative force that reshapes societies and institutions in various ways?

<p>Transformational Theory of Globalization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the approach of Hans Morgenthau, a prominent figure in Realism, towards the relationship between interests and morality in international politics?

<p>Emphasizing power over morality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Realism, what is the assumption about the power of International Organizations and civil society in international relations?

<p>They have limited power (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Kenneth Waltz modernized IR theory by moving realism away from its assumptions about human nature and emphasizing the international system.

<p>True (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Structural realism emphasizes the international system rather than the flaws of human nature.

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Realists are accused of focusing too much on the state and overlooking other actors and forces within the state.

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The anarchical nature of the international system causes major powers to pursue their own interests.

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The US refused to sign the Ottawa Treaty regarding the use of landmines because it was a threat to US security.

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The balance of power system is one of the reasons why international relations is anarchic.

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The recent use of the veto power by Russia and China regarding the proposed UN intervention in Syria is one constraint on state behavior.

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Neoclassical realism is classified as a theory of foreign policy.

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Neoclassical realism draws upon the rigor and theoretical insights of Neorealism without sacrificing the practical insights about foreign policy and the complexity of statecraft.

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With the rise of China, Brazil, and India, states may have to become 'more realistic' in order to survive.

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According to Manfred Steger, globalization can be understood as the intensification and expansion of networks that connect people, institutions, ideas, and resources across ________.

<p>Borders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the dimensions of globalization proposed by Arjun Appadurai?

<p>Political globalization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one example of the intensification of globalization mentioned in the text?

<p>The integration of markets (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of cultural globalization?

<p>The spread of ideas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some factors that have contributed to the interconnectedness in economic, political, cultural, and social domains?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges that countries face due to economic globalization?

<p>Unequal distribution of wealth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of globalization provided by Manfred Steger?

<p>The intensification and expansion of networks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of technological globalization?

<p>The diffusion of technology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the dimensions of globalization proposed by Arjun Appadurai?

<p>Economic globalization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one example of the expansion of networks mentioned in the text?

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