International Relations Relations of 2 different countries between 2 actors. Dismantling colonial structures and power relations that sustain them Negotiates multilateral agreements to help form internationally law Media, terroism, business sectors, big tech, and civil groups

Relations of 2 different countries between 2 actors.

States according to Montevideo principles Permanent population; - Defined territory (meaning: it has borders); - Government; - Capacity to enter into relations with the other states; recognized internationally. Efforts of reducing greenhouse gases How global capitalism shaped world politics Woodrow Wilson

Permanent population; - Defined territory (meaning: it has borders); - Government; - Capacity to enter into relations with the other states; recognized internationally.

States Has succeeded in changing the understanding of women's significance and contribution to international politics Actors, but also terrorist orgs or even Apple/google Expansion of colonial empires led to significant changes in global power + economic development but led to disparities + shaped modern world Negotiates multilateral agreements to help form internationally law

Actors, but also terrorist orgs or even Apple/google

Globalization Argued this system is inherently unequal and exploitive, world system is dynamic, core nations strive to maintain dominance, modern countries exploit 3rd world countries Created 1945 after failure to avoid WW2 Concept that refers to deepening and acceleration of worldwide connectivity (trade + tech) making the world more connected After WW1 to promote security and peace among countries to prevent conflicts

Concept that refers to deepening and acceleration of worldwide connectivity (trade + tech) making the world more connected

Crisis of globalization The populist revolt, rivalry between USA and china, economic inequality Due to the weakness of European powers after WW2 Territoriality borders, sovereignty (sovereign state), legal equality between states (UN) After WW1 to promote security and peace among countries to prevent conflicts

The populist revolt, rivalry between USA and china, economic inequality

1648 - Westphalia principles Territoriality borders, sovereignty (sovereign state), legal equality between states (UN) Pessimistic view of human nature, each state is responsible for their security, statism Expansion of colonial empires led to significant changes in global power + economic development but led to disparities + shaped modern world Examines how colonialism has shaped our world + building relationship with colonizers

Territoriality borders, sovereignty (sovereign state), legal equality between states (UN)

The great divergence Historical trend in economic development between the EU + Asia between 18th and 19th centuries Media, terroism, business sectors, big tech, and civil groups Woodrow Wilson Territoriality borders, sovereignty (sovereign state), legal equality between states (UN)

Historical trend in economic development between the EU + Asia between 18th and 19th centuries

What are three ways states can make their threats more credible in crisis bargaining situations? Diplomatic negotiations, economic sanctions, and military withdrawal Cultural exchanges, trade agreements, and peace treaties Public speeches, secret alliances, and economic aid Brinkmanship, tying hands, and sinking costs

Brinkmanship, tying hands, and sinking costs

What makes a good indivisible, and how do indivisible goods affect the possibility of war? Cultural importance; leads to peaceful negotiations Symbolic significance; promotes conflict due to all-or-nothing outcomes Economic value; encourages trade and cooperation Geographic location; results in territorial disputes

Symbolic significance; promotes conflict due to all-or-nothing outcomes

How do balancing and bandwagoning behaviors differ in alliance formation? Balancing opposes stronger states; bandwagoning aligns with them Balancing supports weaker states; bandwagoning isolates them Balancing seeks peace; bandwagoning seeks conflict Balancing involves economic aid; bandwagoning involves military support

Balancing opposes stronger states; bandwagoning aligns with them

What is the concept of 'entrapment' in the context of international alliances? A country is coerced into signing unfavorable treaties A country is forced into economic dependency A country is isolated from international trade A country takes aggressive actions due to alliance commitments

A country takes aggressive actions due to alliance commitments

What are two commitment problems that can explain the outbreak and persistence of civil wars? Resource scarcity and environmental changes Economic sanctions and military interventions Cultural differences and religious conflicts Power shifts and communication barriers

Power shifts and communication barriers

What are the terrorist strategies of spoiling, coercion, provocation, and outbidding? Conducting espionage, spreading propaganda, launching cyber attacks, funding insurgencies Sabotaging deals, inflicting harm, provoking responses, proving capabilities Negotiating peace, providing aid, building infrastructure, promoting education Establishing trade, forming alliances, signing treaties, sharing intelligence

Sabotaging deals, inflicting harm, provoking responses, proving capabilities

How might wars be explained by leaders satisfying their own private interests or the needs of special interest groups? Environmental conservation, resource management, sustainable development Diplomatic negotiations, peace treaties, international cooperation Economic growth, technological advancement, cultural exchange Rally effect, diversionary incentive, scapegoating

Rally effect, diversionary incentive, scapegoating

What are the arguments for and against the democratic peace theory? Environmental conservation and sustainable development support it; population growth and urbanization challenge it Technological advancement and trade agreements support it; political instability and corruption challenge it Military strength and economic sanctions support it; cultural differences and resource scarcity challenge it Accountability and transparency support it; economic development and capitalism peace challenge it

Accountability and transparency support it; economic development and capitalism peace challenge it

What role does the United Nations play in promoting peace and security among its members? Conducts espionage, spreads propaganda, launches cyber attacks, funds insurgencies Establishes trade, forms alliances, signs treaties, shares intelligence Imposes sanctions, deploys peacekeepers, mitigates disputes, acts as neutral observers Negotiates peace, provides aid, builds infrastructure, promotes education

Imposes sanctions, deploys peacekeepers, mitigates disputes, acts as neutral observers

What are international institutions composed of member states that work together to address common issues and promote cooperation? Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) Inter-governmental organizations (IGOs) Transnational networks Multinational corporations (MNCs)

Inter-governmental organizations (IGOs)

What are private organizations that operate independently of governments and focus on humanitarian, environmental, or social issues? Community-based organizations (CBOs) Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) Public-private partnerships (PPPs) Inter-governmental organizations (IGOs)

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)

Which key concept explains the US's failure to intervene during the Rwandan Genocide? Strong international consensus Success of previous interventions Difficulty of humanitarian intervention Effective UN Security Council actions

Difficulty of humanitarian intervention

Which theory of war focuses on factors such as human nature, leadership, misperceptions, expected utility, and relative deprivation? Theory of war - economic analysis Theory of war - individual analysis Theory of war - international system analysis Theory of war - nation-state analysis

Theory of war - individual analysis

Which theory of war examines internal cohesion through external conflict, military-industrial conflict, economic structures, and nationalism? Theory of war - cultural analysis Theory of war - international system analysis Theory of war - individual analysis Theory of war - nation-state analysis

Theory of war - nation-state analysis

Which theory of war involves power asymmetry, power transition, and arms race? Theory of war - international system analysis Theory of war - nation-state analysis Theory of war - economic analysis Theory of war - individual analysis

Theory of war - international system analysis

How did domestic politics in Germany and Great Britain influence their respective foreign policies in the lead-up to World War I? Both countries had similar political structures and ideologies. Germany and Britain had identical economic policies. Both countries were equally focused on military expansion. Germany's recent unification and lack of national identity contrasted with Britain's long-standing national identity.

Germany's recent unification and lack of national identity contrasted with Britain's long-standing national identity.

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