Contemporary International Relations
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This course examines the key theories, issues, and challenges shaping the dynamics of international relations in the modern era. Students will analyze the political, economic, and social forces that influence interactions among states, international organizations, and non-state actors. Topics include global security, international law, human rights, migration, climate change, and the impact of globalization. Through case studies and critical discussions, the course fosters an understanding of the complexities of contemporary global politics and equips students with the analytical tools to interpret current international events and trends.
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International Politics on the World Stage Brief 8th Edition by John T. Rourke
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Chapter 1: Thinking and Caring About World Politics
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Q1) In comparison to other countries,Americans are among the most educated about foreign affairs.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) In no instance would a liberal advocate the use of military force.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) The authors are quite clear that
A) individuals cannot make an impact in international politics.
B) there are many small ways individuals can impact international politics.
C) only dramatic actions really influence policy makers on international politics.
D) becoming a policy maker is the only guaranteed way to make a difference in international politics.
Answer: B
Q4) List three different types of actors on the "world stage."
Answer: States,IGOs,NGOs,multinational corporations,or individuals
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Chapter 2: The Evolution of World Politics
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Q1) Shifting alliances designed to preserve the balance of power was a distinctive characteristic of
A) the 1700-1800s.
B) a multipolar system.
C) post-Westphalia Europe.
D) all of the above.
Answer: D
Q2) The U.S.and the USSR were
A) the only states affected by bipolarity.
B) the leaders of coalitions of states.
C) allies in restoring order after World War II.
D) dividing the world along a East-West axis.
Answer: D
Q3) The Treaty of Westphalia was signed in
A) 1548.
B) 1648.
C) 1748.
D) 1848.
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Levels of Analysis and Foreign Policy
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Q1) Because of economic interdependence
A) countries no longer need to trade.
B) weak countries are becoming dependent on strong countries.
C) even strong countries are dependent upon trade.
D) the frequency of international interactions are decreasing.
Answer: C
Q2) Which of James David Barber's presidential personality types do scholars believe is best for a president?
A) active-negative
B) active-positive
C) passive-negative
D) passive-positive
Answer: B
Q3) List three defining characteristics of a crisis situation.
Answer: Element of surprise; perception of threat; short amount of time to react
Q4) Bipolar systems are characterized by acute hostility between poles.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Nationalism: the Traditional Orientation
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Q1) In the future,nationalism
A) may or may not persist; its course is currently impossible to predict.
B) is likely to be the world's principal form of political orientation.
C) will vanish or, at least, be diminished greatly.
D) will be superseded by a world government.
Q2) Korea is an example of which "lack of fit" problem?
A) one nation, multiple states
B) one state, multiple nations
C) a unified nation-state
D) nonstate actor
Q3) Nationalism can promote democracy when it is based on A) imperialism.
B) popular sovereignty.
C) self-determination.
D) fascism.
Q4) Nationalism has been an important political idea for the last
A) 100 to 200 years.
B) 200 to 300 years.
C) 300 to 400 years.
D) 400 to 500 years.
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Chapter 5: Globalization: the Alternative Orientation
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Q1) Why do feminists feel left out of the conceptualization of world politics?
Q2) Which of the following concepts is used to describe individuals who adopt a political identification that does <i>not</i> focus on the nation-state?
A) nationalism
B) patriotism
C) transnationalism
D) micronationalism
Q3) The term "McWorld" is used to describe a resurgence of nationalism in recent years.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Al Qaeda would be an example of what type of transnational organization?
A) NGO
B) IGO
C) TAN
D) NATO
Q5) Discuss the role of women in world politics.How might international politics change if women gained socioeconomic and political equality?
Q6) Has trade contributed to the spread of common culture? Explain.
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Chapter 6: Power, statecraft, and the National State: The Traditional Structure
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Q1) Negotiation through debate and voting in IGOs is known as
A) open diplomacy.
B) parliamentary diplomacy.
C) multilateral diplomacy.
D) democratized diplomacy.
Q2) An advantage of low-level diplomacy is that
A) states can float "trial balloons" by testing out new policies.
B) countries are more likely to pay attention to professional diplomats than heads of state.
C) because-low level officials cannot change policy they have a strong negotiating position.
D) there are rarely miscommunications.
Q3) The idea that for negotiations to be successful solutions must be acceptable at the international and domestic level is known as
A) balance-of-power theory.
B) two-level game theory.
C) a zero-sum game.
D) the negotiator's dilemma.
Q4) What is a state?
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Q5) Briefly explain the two alternatives to national interest.
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Chapter 7: Intergovernmental Organizations: Alternative Governance
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Q1) UN contributions owed by countries are determined according to A) national wealth.
B) population.
C) anticipated use of UN services.
D) proportion of funds needed, after donations from individuals and NGOs.
Q2) Individuals on the European Commission are supposed to represent the viewpoint of their country.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The major voting methods of UN include all of the following <i>except</i>
A) unanimity voting.
B) majority voting.
C) minority voting.
D) weighted voting.
Q4) Explain the concept of regimes and how they relate to IGOs.Give an example of a regime and explain how it operates.
Q5) List reasons given in the text that explain the expansion of international organizations.
Q7) Why might economic integration lead to political integration? Page 9
Q6) List the three types of budgets of the UN.What does each budget support?
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Chapter 8: International Law and Human Rights
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Q1) The forerunner to the ICJ,the Permanent Court of International Justice,was created as part of the
A) Geneva Convention.
B) United States.
C) League of Nations.
D) United Nations.
Q2) What is the International Court of Justice?
Q3) What is the difference between the jus in bello principles of proportionality and discrimination?
Q4) What are some barriers to progress on human rights?
Q5) The current international legal system is modern and sophisticated. A)True B)False
Q6) When a violation of international law occurs,there is no international police force to rush in and arrest offenders.Yet violators of international law often receive punishment and sometimes make attempts to avoid being caught.How then is international law enforced?
Q7) What are the two schools of thought whose followers believe in the external sources of law? How do they differ?
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Chapter 9: Pursuing Security
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Q1) In general,there is agreement that arms control is necessary for state security.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Explain the difference between MAD and NUT.What are their respective positions on "first use?" Which argument is more convincing?
Q3) Although technology has changed,the nature of war has remained constant.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Persuading an enemy that attacking you will not be worth and potential gain is known as
A) coercive diplomacy.
B) NUT.
C) deterrence.
D) credibility.
Q5) How do the authors of the text define terrorism?
Q6) The frequency of UN peacekeeping missions has increased in recent years.
A)True
B)False
Q7) Briefly describe what is meant by "the iron triangle."
Q8) List the four approaches to security.
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Chapter 10: National Economic Competition: The Traditional Road
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Q1) The percentage of total worldwide FDI going to sub-Saharan Africa is
A) 5 percent.
B) 10 percent.
C) 25 percent.
D) 50 percent.
Q2) All companies that produce major military weapons require approval from whom before their sale on the international market?
A) Government
B) Foreign Ministry
C) Military
D) United Nations
Q3) Dependency theory maintains that the exploitation of LDCs occurs because EDCs require cheap primary goods.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Describe the changes in North-North economic competition.Are these changes for the better or worse?
Q5) Identify and describe two tactics countries may use to support there domestic products on the international market.
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Chapter 11: International Economics: The Alternative Road
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Q1) Special Drawing Rights (SDRs)are
A) currency reserves from which central banks can draw, whose value is based on a "market basket" of several currencies.
B) most-favored-nation status trade perquisites
C) UN allowances for less developed countries
D) European central banks
Q2) According to advocates of free trade,economic liberalization promotes cooperation and inhibits conflict.What is the essence of this argument? Is there any evidence to support these claims?
Q3) The UN Development Programme works to
A) provide technical assistance and funds to LDCs.
B) provide LDCs access to global markets.
C) improve LDC military forces.
D) strengthen the global economy.
Q4) The Doha Round of WTO talks produced great progress in addressing the concerns of both LDCs and EDCs.
A)True
B)False
Q5) What are three criticisms made against the IMF by LDCs?
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Chapter 12: Preserving and Enhancing the Biosphere
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Q1) Between 1960 and 2005,global energy production has increased
A) 50%.
B) 80%.
C) 95%.
D) energy production has decreased.
Q2) Deforestation contributes to increasing carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere because
A) trees convert carbon dioxide into oxygen.
B) trees contribute to higher ozone levels.
C) trees increase the level of farming.
D) deforestation converts carbon dioxide into oxygen.
Q3) What are the two contending schools of thought concerning the best method of achieving sustainable development? Which do you support? Why?
Q4) Earth Summit I (1992)and Earth Summit II (2002)featured prominent disagreements between
A) capitalist countries and former communist countries.
B) nongovernmental organizations and nation-states.
C) landlocked and non-landlocked countries.
D) economically developed countries and less developed countries.
Q5) What does the UN's Law of the Sea Treaty accomplish?
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