IR Final Flashcards
(36 cards)
What are the primary ideologies associated with international political economy?
Liberalism, Economic Nationalism, Marxism
These ideologies shape how people act and understand the global economy.
Why are ideologies referred to as ideologies and not schools of theory?
They go beyond theory and shape how people act and understand the global economy.
What are the primary bodies that make up the United Nations?
Security Council, General Assembly, Secretariat, Economic and Social Council, International Court of Justice, Trusteeship Council
How does Fukuyama’s thesis about the ‘end of history’ relate to the notion of ‘McWorld’?
Fukuyama suggests democracy is the final form of human government, while McWorld indicates a decline in democracies and freedoms globally.
What are some categories of international nongovernmental organizations?
Philanthropy, Professional (IFALPA), Sports, Science (ISC, IAU), Terror, Economic
Numbers have increased dramatically since WW1.
What are the key attributes of a democracy?
Competition, Participation, Liberties
What does Huntington mean by the ‘three waves of democracy’?
Large influxes of people creating democracies with dozens of countries joining or leaving non-democratic nations.
What are transnational criminal organizations (TCOs)?
Criminal organizations that seek wealth and are active in narcotrafficking, cybercrime, human trafficking.
How have TCOs benefited from globalization?
Easier market access, liquification of USSR arms, difficult air transport inspections, encryption and anonymity, reduced exchange control, computerized banking.
(Neo)realism views religion in global politics as what?
A security issue.
(Neo)liberalism views religion in global politics as what?
The ultimate INGO, a manifestation of soft power and complex interdependence.
How is popular culture relevant to the study of international relations?
It shows how people understand and engage with IR, impacting perceptions and conveying messages.
What are the modern applications of just war theory?
Integrity and sovereignty, use of force as a criminal act, aggression justifying violent response, punishment of aggressors.
What does Waltz mean by state boundaries being ‘moral’ boundaries?
States set ethical standards and are responsible for what occurs to their population.
What are the key structural differences between the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court?
ICJ has 15 justices, ICC has 18 judges in three divisions; ICJ includes permanent members representation.
Why do democracies not go to war with one another?
Shared values, norms, open criticism, checks and balances, citizen satisfaction, interdependence.
What do realists believe regarding the state in international relations?
The state is the primary focus and the dominant actor.
What do liberals believe regarding technology in international relations?
Technology is driving a new world order, though states remain important.
What is meant by a ‘revolution in military affairs’?
Emergence of disruptive technologies that necessitate rethinking military concepts and capabilities.
Using Waltz’s analysis, what are ways to bring about systemic peace in IR?
Individual: bonobo ethology; State: democratic peace theory; System: spectrum of self-defense to disarmament.
How do feminists define power in international relations?
As empowerment and care, rather than masculinized dominance.
What does Strange define power as?
Structural power, the ability to create and control.
What issues in global politics would be highlighted by feminist and postcolonial approaches?
Intersectionality causes multiple forms of oppression,
What are the ‘three S’s’ Der Derian refers to in under-studied topics in IR?
Simulation, Surveillance, Speed
