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