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What significant events marked the evolution of International Relations after World War II?
Formation of new organizations, institutions, and agencies, decline of European imperial states, birth of new nations, Cold War, arms race, and development of nuclear weapons.
What was the hallmark of International Relations prior to the First World War?
The discipline of International Relations was fully recognized before the Second World War.
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What theoretical frameworks emerged after the Cold War?
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The principle of external sovereignty of the state was established at the Peace Treaty of ______.
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Which of the following describes the Westphalian system?
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Match the following concepts of International Relations with their characteristics:
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When did the origin of modern International Relations date back to?
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The discipline of International Relations was well developed before the Second World War.
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What principle emerged from the Peace Treaty of Westphalia in 1648?
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What was considered the hallmark of International Relations prior to the First World War?
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Which of the following theories emerged after the end of the Second World War?
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The end of the Cold War had no significant effect on the world of scholarship.
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What type of theories emerged due to the end of the Cold War?
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Study Notes
Evolution of International Relations (IR)
- Discipline of IR significantly developed post-World War II, marking a shift from its previously undeveloped state.
- Early writings on IR were sparse, episodic, and primarily focused on national stances or the qualities of leaders without theoretical frameworks.
- Modern IR traces its origins to the 17th century, especially after the Peace Treaty of Westphalia in 1648, which established the principle of sovereign nation-states.
Principles of Sovereignty
- The Westphalian system emerged, emphasizing the inviolability of state sovereignty in international relations.
- Prior to World War I, the hallmark of IR was the use of brute force to resolve conflicts, with limited efforts at establishing peace.
Inter-war Period
- The inter-war timeline was influenced by Wilsonian idealism, advocating for international legal norms and organizations as peace mechanisms.
Post-World War II Developments
- After WWII, IR transformed into an independent academic discipline with empirical and scientific theories emerging.
- Key changes included the formation of new international organizations, decline of European empires, birth of numerous new nations, and the onset of the Cold War.
Theoretical Perspectives
- The discipline explored various theoretical approaches to peace and world order studies, moving away from earlier idealistic and legalistic perspectives.
- Realist School emerged, focusing on power dynamics in IR, which contrasted with new systemic theories examining state interdependence and international institutions.
Post-Cold War Dynamics
- The end of the Cold War in 1991, marked by the Soviet Union's disintegration and the decline of socialism, led to a more nuanced view of IR.
- The dominant binary perspective of capitalism vs. socialism was abandoned in favor of new Critical theories aiming to address and change the global system rather than merely theorizing it.
Evolution of International Relations (IR)
- Discipline of IR significantly developed post-World War II, marking a shift from its previously undeveloped state.
- Early writings on IR were sparse, episodic, and primarily focused on national stances or the qualities of leaders without theoretical frameworks.
- Modern IR traces its origins to the 17th century, especially after the Peace Treaty of Westphalia in 1648, which established the principle of sovereign nation-states.
Principles of Sovereignty
- The Westphalian system emerged, emphasizing the inviolability of state sovereignty in international relations.
- Prior to World War I, the hallmark of IR was the use of brute force to resolve conflicts, with limited efforts at establishing peace.
Inter-war Period
- The inter-war timeline was influenced by Wilsonian idealism, advocating for international legal norms and organizations as peace mechanisms.
Post-World War II Developments
- After WWII, IR transformed into an independent academic discipline with empirical and scientific theories emerging.
- Key changes included the formation of new international organizations, decline of European empires, birth of numerous new nations, and the onset of the Cold War.
Theoretical Perspectives
- The discipline explored various theoretical approaches to peace and world order studies, moving away from earlier idealistic and legalistic perspectives.
- Realist School emerged, focusing on power dynamics in IR, which contrasted with new systemic theories examining state interdependence and international institutions.
Post-Cold War Dynamics
- The end of the Cold War in 1991, marked by the Soviet Union's disintegration and the decline of socialism, led to a more nuanced view of IR.
- The dominant binary perspective of capitalism vs. socialism was abandoned in favor of new Critical theories aiming to address and change the global system rather than merely theorizing it.
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Explore the significant events and theoretical perspectives surrounding World War II. This quiz delves into the causes that led to the conflict and its far-reaching consequences on international relations. Enhance your understanding of this pivotal period in history.
