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First Exam Global Politics
Chapter 1-4
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International Studies
Undergraduate 2
10/04/2015

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Realsim is...
Definition
Power, security, interests.
Without security, the existence of the state may be compromised.
Power ensures the states chances of survival.
Term
Security Dilemma
Definition
The strengths and weaknesses of one state can be provocative to other states.
Term
States Constantly pursue power, that is they...
Definition
-defend their interests
-protect their resources
-create alliances
-React to external factors
-Impose will on others
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Why is power important?
Definition
States cannot be equal
-Distribution of power unequal
Inequality of power
-hegemon may arise
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Hegemon
Definition
most powerful state
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Power Distribution
Definition
Multipolar
Bipolar
Unipolar
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Multipolar
Definition
a few great powers dominated the world.
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Bipolar
Definition
US and USSR dominated
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Unipolar
Definition
No state could challenge the US
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What is MAD
Definition
Mutually assured destruction
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What is peace?
Definition
absence of war
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Principles of Realism
Definition
1.Politics are governed by objective. Man seek power----> security laws with roots in human nature.
2.Intrest in defined by power
3.Power is control of man over man.
4.States try to build order in the situation of anarchy, without any authority or law above them.
5. Man is aware of moral significance of political action but action is dictated by survival.
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Realist assumption
Definition
states are the only actors.
-no differentiation between democratic and authoritarian states.

States are unequal.
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How do states handle anarchy
Definition
build order in international system.
exercise power to promote interests
Seek to balance power
Ultimate violent policy is war
Non violent policies are: alliances, coalitions, diplomacy, increase military, economic strength
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Neorealism
Definition
Focus on global power structure
-Structure realsim
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Realism VS Neo Realsim
Definition
Realism| anarchy-->State is only actor-->State aggressive power seeker

Neorealism| anarchy-->State is only actor-->State survives
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Why does the US roam the world?
Definition
US is a hegemon
US wants to roam
US can roam
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Freedom to roam allows
Definition
imposing will and worldview on others
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Liberalism
Definition
a school of thought of international relations that focusses on interaction and actors
Term
3 interconnected Principles are
Definition
1.International system more then search for power and security
2.Emphasizes cooperation and mutual benifits
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States are not alone
Definition
States are still most important
Other entities can play important role
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Three Interconnected fields of NGO activity
Definition
Humanitarian aid, advocacy and education, and facts gathering and analysis
Term
How many NGOs have started in the last decade?
Definition
40,000
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Regime types matter
Definition
Differentiate between democracy and authoritarianism
Term
Conflict between Democratic and Authoritarian
Definition
Different outcomes
Term
authoritarian vs authoritarian
Definition
YES
Term
Democratic vs authoritarian
Definition
YES
Term
Democratic vs Democratic
Definition
NO
Term
Democratic Peace Theory
Definition
Peace achieved through a consensus among democracies
democracies don't fight each other
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Liberalism is more conceptually diverse
Definition
relies on more then states
Term
Cooperation can and does occur
Definition
cooperation and compromis define the IS
Term
War not equal to system level chaos
Definition
big war may be a thing of the past
Term
Spectrum of Interaction
Definition
isolation, intervention, multilateralism
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Isolationism
Definition
supporting international trade but no rights to impose states will on other states
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Interventionism
Definition
intervening abroad to address injustices, if diplomacy and other nonviolent means are exhausted.
Term
Multilateralism
Definition
cooperating with other states to find solutions to international challenges.
Term
Neoliberalism
Definition
Focus on interdependence
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Liberalism VS Neoliberalism
Definition
Liberalsim|anarchy->State is most important actor->states can cooperate.

Neoliberalism| anarchy(Interdependent system)->state is one of many actors->state interdepence
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Types of Power
Definition
Hard and Soft
Term
Hard Power
Definition
Economic and military power
Term
Soft Power
Definition
Influence by example
winning the hearts and minds
Spread culture
Term
International System
Definition
is broadly conceived as the study of the relationship between states in the international system
Term
states
Definition
sovereign government, population, defined territory
Term
Sovereignty
Definition
When a government has the ability to govern over a defined territory without outside interference (of fear of)

limits in the modern world
Tools: military, money, law
Term
How do states interact?
Definition
Conflict
Term
Military dictatorships and small radical groups not affiliated with any states are todays threats to stability in the international system
Definition
true
Term
NGOs
Definition
Not government endnote for profit; just somewhere in the middle.

ex wikimedia, human rights watch
Term
NGO Goals
Definition
Influence foreign policy
support important programs
give voice
offer assistance
raise international concern
Term
NGO Explosion
Definition
Spread of democracy
Globalization
New technology
Term
Nation
Definition
A group of people that share the same beliefs, culture, folklore, religion and language
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Nation-State
Definition
a state that consists primarily of one nation
Term
Nation and stars are the same thing
Definition
False
Term
International System
Definition
the global system of states
Term
The international system is one of anarchy and chaos
Definition
true
Term
Scientific Method
Definition
best way yet discovered for distinguishing the truth from lies and delusion
Term
Scientific theory is
Definition
tested
Term
Normative theory is
Definition
not tested
Term
Hypothesis
Definition
is a proposed explanation for something
Term
Cooperation
Definition
allience
foreign policy
diplomacy
Term
allience
Definition
separate forces working together for common goals
Term
surveys
Definition
groups of people answer questions on such topics as foreign policy
Term
intelligence
Definition
any information about the interests, intentions, capabilities, and actions of foreign states.
Term
accuracy of data
Definition
self interest
prestige of publisher
competition
Term
types of data sources
Definition
Government and NGO reports
Eye witness accounts
communications
intelligence
surveys
experimental methods
Term
Good theory has...
Definition
large explanatory power
Simplest explanation
satisfying
clearly framed
important
The finding are useful
Term
theory
Definition
system of ideas intending to explain something
Term
In IR theories their is no
Definition
absolute "correct" or "incorrect" theories
Term
Eyewitness Sources
Definition
Government officials (Retired)?
investigative journalsits
NGO representatives
Personal testimonies
Witness Accounts
Refugee Stories
Term
Communication
Definition
official documents
communique
content analysis
government documents (FOIA)
other (speeches, interviews, etc)
Term
Experimental Methods
Definition
in experiments, scholars put participants in controlled conditions, as in a game

Most experiments study conflict analysis
Term
State level
Definition
The character of the domestic system
(instituions, ideology, etc)
Term
Global Level
Definition
In the IS (state alignment, negotiation, etc)
Term
History of Sovereignty
Definition
Westphalia Peace treaty of 1648 created modern concept of a state.

Ethnic identity important

Modern tools: international treaties, economy, professional military
Term
analytic level
Definition
Indvidual
state
systemic
Term
Individual level
Definition
individual leaders within a particular state
Term
Individual level assumptions
Definition
individuals are unique

decisions are usually the outcomes of struggle, bargaining, and compromises
Term
IR theories are
Definition
based the scientific method
Term
Purpose of theories
Definition
can then be applied to evaluate specific solutions and decision making
Term
Analysis
Definition
the breaking of something complex into smaller parts to understand their essential features
Term
Violent conflicts ....
Definition
disrupt international trade
damage the environment
require substantial human and material resources
Term
Theories can have...
Definition
with or without empirical support
Term
Government and NGO reports offer
Definition
defense
economics
commerce
tourism
population
ect
Term
Most valuable surveys are...
Definition
Opinion polls and focus groups
Term
IGO suffer
Definition
Internal political disagreement
Political & ideological biases
Bureaucratic Delays
Corruption, incompetence
Term
IGOs Inter Governmental Organization
Definition
association of several states created for a combination of strategic and political influences.

Ex. UN, NATO, WHO, APEC
Term
Sources of Intelligence
Definition
Government officials
Politcal Parties
Private Citizens
Term
Avoid Conflict
Definition
perhaps reduce poverty
address injustices
eliminate inequality
Term
Methods are used
Definition
to act on theory
to answer questions
Term
Scientific theories can be...
Definition
biased
Term
Nations are perhaps
Definition
invented, advocate separatism, collective identity
Term
Benefits of IGOS
Definition
Tackle large problems
Pursue economic goals
keep peace
increase collective responsibility
Term
Global level assumptions
Definition
The interaction of multiple factors players, conditions and contacts matter

Takes into account both the positions of states in the IS and their interrelationship
Term
State Level Assumptions
Definition
domestic issues influence the interaction

domestic factors rooted in cultural and social norms
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