Introduction to International Relations
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Introduction to International Relations provides students with a foundational understanding of the key concepts, theories, and actors that shape the global political system. The course explores the historical development of international relations, examines major theoretical frameworks such as realism, liberalism, and constructivism, and analyzes pressing issues including conflict, cooperation, diplomacy, international law, and global governance. Students will engage with contemporary case studies and debates to critically assess how states and non-state actors navigate challenges such as security, economic interdependence, human rights, and environmental concerns in an increasingly interconnected world.
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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) Realists trace their intellectual lineage to which philosopher?
A) Thomas Hobbes
B) Aristotle
C) Karl Marx
D) Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Answer: A
Q2) Some theories have a zero-sum perspective of political stakes,while others believe stakes are non-zero-sum.Which of the following two theories agree with respect to the nature of political stakes in the world?
A) realism and constructivism
B) realism and liberalism
C) liberalism and constructivism
D) realism and feminism
Answer: C
Q3) Which country is the world's largest exporter?
A) India
B) China
C) Great Britain
D) United States
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: The Evolution of World Politics
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Q1) The United States came to the aid of Kuwait when that country was attacked by Iraq primarily because
A) Iraq threatened democracy in Kuwait.
B) the U.S. was required to do so under the norms of the new international system.
C) the national interest of the United States was threatened by the seizure of Kuwait's oil fields.
D) the United States was following a policy of containment.
Answer: C
Q2) Over the past few years the number of human rights treaties has
A) decreased as international actors have become more concerned with economic interdependence.
B) decreased as international actors have become more concerned with international security.
C) increased as international actors have recognized the need to protect individuals suffering under oppressive regimes.
D) increased as international actors have sought to secure their own interests.
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Levels of Analysis and Foreign Policy
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Q1) An authoritarian government is more likely than a democratic government to have A) foreign policy centered in a narrow segment of the government.
B) more open input from legislators, the media, and public opinion.
C) more foreign policies.
D) more issue areas.
Answer: A
Q2) The traditional concept of sovereignty means that states
A) are not legally answerable to a higher authority for international behavior.
B) are not legally answerable to a higher authority for domestic behavior.
C) are not legally answerable to a higher authority for either international or domestic behavior.
D) have the authority to rule by anarchy.
Answer: C
Q3) Discuss the nature of state-level analysis.
Answer: The answer should emphasize the primacy of the state and the role of its subnational actors.It should also describe the influence of regime type,domestic factors,gender,and the type of situation and issue.
Q4) List three defining characteristics of a crisis situation.
Answer: Element of surprise; perception of threat; short amount of time to react
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Chapter 4: Nationalism: the Traditional Orientation
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Q1) Which of the following exemplifies the multiple nation,multiple state problem?
A) Afghanistan
B) France
C) Quebec
D) Japan
Q2) Nationalism can promote democracy when it is based on
A) imperialism.
B) popular sovereignty.
C) self-determination.
D) fascism.
Q3) In 1996 the Russian Duma voted that the dissolution of the Soviet Union was illegal and that the now independent republics should come under Moscow's control.This is a form of
A) internal oppression.
B) external aggression.
C) national experimentation.
D) irredentism.
Q4) The future of nationalism is clear.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Globalization: the Alternative Orientation
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Q1) Two-thirds of the world's illiterate persons are women.
A)True
B)False
Q2) One of the outcomes of the transnational women's movement is that it has
A) driven men to be more competitive with women.
B) significantly increased the number of women promoted to upper- and middle-management positions.
C) increasingly enabled women to participate in politics.
D) decreased opportunities for women to participate in politics.
Q3) In the process of cultural amalgamation the West has not adopted any "foreign imports."
A)True
B)False
Q4) Global public opinion on cultural imports tends to vary by
A) geography, with developed countries more averse than less developed countries.
B) relative wealth, with wealthy people more averse than poor.
C) age, with younger people more averse than older people.
D) age, with older people more averse than younger people.
Q5) List the three ways in which NGOs promote transnationalism.
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Chapter 6: Power, statecraft, and the National State: The Traditional Structure
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Q1) One reason states are increasingly seen as obsolete is that many problems require coordinated international efforts to solve.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of using national interest as a standard of conduct.In your opinion,which type of interest should drive foreign policy? Why?
Q3) Indirect negotiations are often used when
A) countries do not want to legitimize another country through direct contact.
B) countries do not have the resources to establish a permanent embassy.
C) countries have little to talk about.
D) two countries are at war.
Q4) The instrumental theory of government could be summarized as A) government is a means to achieve goals for society.
B) government is a source of political identity.
C) government is an instrument of the powerful.
D) government functions like an orchestra with many parts working together.
Q5) The most important political characteristic of a state is territory.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Intergovernmental Organizations: Alternative Governance
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Q1) Complains about abuses of power or other alleged transgressions by EU authorities are handled by the A) European Parliament.
B) European Ombudsman.
C) Hague system.
D) UNGA
Q2) Plenary representative bodies in IGOs reflect the norm of A) mutual responsibility for the organization and its policies. B) state sovereignty.
C) balance of power.
D) polarity.
Q3) The UN's mission to establish norms against violence has influenced U.S.foreign intervention.
A)True
B)False
Q4) List one advantage and one disadvantage of IGOs functioning as interactive arenas.
Q5) Discuss the efforts to establish a constitution for the European Union.In your opinion,is the EU constitution a good idea? Why or why not?
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Chapter 8: International Law and Human Rights
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Q1) An argument that the use of nuclear weapons is immoral under any conditions would rely on the principle of A) realism.
B) self-defense.
C) discrimination.
D) proportionality.
Q2) All of the following are limitations on the impact of the ICJ and other international courts except
A) jurisdictional limits.
B) lack of enforcement.
C) lack of cases.
D) sovereignty.
Q3) Explain why the overall compliance with international law is generally low now but may grow.
Q4) The newly established International Criminal Court has jurisdiction over A) genocide and other systematic crimes carried out as official policy during wars. B) illegal international financial transactions.
C) national courts dealing with international cases.
D) human rights abuses occurring within any country in the world.
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Chapter 9: Pursuing Security
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Q1) UN peacekeeping forces are generally composed of military contingents from smaller or nonaligned powers.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A system-level interpretation of terrorism argues that terrorism
A) exists because of transnational communications and transportation networks. B) is driven by the psychological drives of Muslim extremists worldwide. C) is a product of unequal global distribution of wealth.
D) is based on traditional methods of warfare.
Q3) Explain the concept of deterrence.What are the key factors necessary for successful deterrence?
Q4) The severity of war has decreased in the 20th century.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Those who favor the MAD nuclear strategy argue that states should attempt to destroy their opponent's weapons before they are launched.
A)True B)False
Q6) What are the two methods used to measure the effectiveness of war?
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Chapter 10: National Economic Competition: The Traditional Road
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Q1) The dependency school argues that EDCs exploit the LDCs' supply of
A) primary products.
B) manufactured goods.
C) high technology.
D) skilled labor.
Q2) Using a country's economic data,such as GDP,is an absolute and accurate way to determine its wealth and to compare countries.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Tax breaks are no longer a popular form of governmental subsidy.
A)True
B)False
Q4) What are the three major strands of thought in economic structuralism?
Q5) Why does the North-South classification remain useful despite its inconsistencies?
Q6) What is the difference between Foreign Direct Investment and Foreign Portfolio Investment?
Q7) Why do some economists argue that the GNP does not give an accurate picture of a country's financial status?
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Chapter 11: International Economics: The Alternative Road
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Q1) Discuss the North-South disagreements during the Doha Round negotiations in Cancun,Mexico.For which side are you more empathetic? Why?
Q2) Although public opinion has pushed the G-8 to consider development issues,the G-8 has yet to address them.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The primary function of the IMF is to
A) help maintain exchange-rate stability.
B) promote monetary union.
C) arbitrate economic disputes.
D) assist developing countries.
Q4) Economic regionalism
A) is not regulated by GATT.
B) may lead to greater protectionism and undermine global trade liberalization.
C) will undoubtedly increase global trade.
D) will certainly lessen American economic power.
Q5) Explain the economic internationalist argument that maintains that free trade promotes democracy.
Q6) Discuss the criticisms of the IMF by the South.Are such criticisms valid?
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Chapter 12: Preserving and Enhancing the Biosphere
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Q1) Describe the two options for achieving sustainable development.
Q2) What are the two contending schools of thought concerning the best method of achieving sustainable development? Which do you support? Why?
Q3) Each of the following is a significant factor in marine pollution except A) offshore mining. B) industrial waste.
C) ocean waste dumping.
D) nuclear waste seepage.
Q4) Individuals who believe that humans are doing serious,irreversible damage to the environment are espousing environmental A) pessimism. B) optimism.
C) absolutism. D) relativism.
Q5) Describe the relationship between poverty and overpopulation.Identify and evaluate the main theories about this relationship,providing specific evidence where possible.
Q6) List four negative consequences of deforestation.
Q7) What is the social approach toward reducing population growth?
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