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Which system emphasizes the importance of state sovereignty and territorial integrity?
Which system emphasizes the importance of state sovereignty and territorial integrity?
- The Medieval System
- The Islamic Golden Age System
- The Colonial System
- The Westphalian System (correct)
What is a key characteristic of the Westphalian System?
What is a key characteristic of the Westphalian System?
- States are not important
- Individuals have more power than the state
- States play a prominent role (correct)
- Religion dictates state actions
What does the Westphalian System prioritize in terms of state power?
What does the Westphalian System prioritize in terms of state power?
- International organizations' control
- Individual autonomy
- Religious influence
- State supremacy (correct)
How does the Westphalian System view territorial integrity?
How does the Westphalian System view territorial integrity?
Who are the main characters in the Westphalian System?
Who are the main characters in the Westphalian System?
What is a possible drawback of the Westphalian System?
What is a possible drawback of the Westphalian System?
How does the Westphalian System impact international relations?
How does the Westphalian System impact international relations?
What is a common misconception about the Westphalian System?
What is a common misconception about the Westphalian System?
What is the main difference between internal balancing and external balancing?
What is the main difference between internal balancing and external balancing?
According to defense realists, what approach should be taken to avoid conflicts?
According to defense realists, what approach should be taken to avoid conflicts?
What is a limitation of realism according to the text?
What is a limitation of realism according to the text?
Why does realism underestimate the role of non-state actors according to the text?
Why does realism underestimate the role of non-state actors according to the text?
What is the key distinction between defense realists and offensive realists?
What is the key distinction between defense realists and offensive realists?
Why does realism neglect important players like groups or rules?
Why does realism neglect important players like groups or rules?
What does external balancing involve according to the text?
What does external balancing involve according to the text?
Why do some realists advocate for being aggressive according to the text?
Why do some realists advocate for being aggressive according to the text?
Which aspect of international relations does realism primarily focus on?
Which aspect of international relations does realism primarily focus on?
'Countries need to find a balance between building themselves up (internal balancing) and teaming up with others (external balancing).' What concept does this statement relate to?
'Countries need to find a balance between building themselves up (internal balancing) and teaming up with others (external balancing).' What concept does this statement relate to?
