Ch14- Challenges to the Global Order Flashcards
Which actors perceive the postwar order as a threat to their interests or seek greater power within it?
a) States and terrorist organizations hostile to the United States and its allies
b) Non-state actors promoting peace and cooperation
c) Non-governmental organizations advocating for global governance
d) Multinational corporations seeking economic dominance
A
What is one reason why some states and terrorist organizations pursue weapons of mass destruction (WMD)?
a) To counter US military superiority
b) To promote international peace and disarmament
c) To establish themselves as global leaders
d) To enhance diplomatic relations with other countries
A
What is the likely outcome of growing conflicts between those seeking WMD and those opposed to proliferation?
a) Increased cooperation and disarmament efforts
b) Heightened tensions and military confrontations
c) The formation of international institutions to address the issue
d) Negotiations leading to mutual security agreements
B
How can the spread of WMD be slowed down?
a) Altering potential proliferators’ interests through cooperation, coercion, or institutions
b) Strengthening global military alliances and intervention
c) Imposing strict economic sanctions on proliferating states
d) Implementing unilateral disarmament measures
A
Which country’s rise as a global power presents a potential challenge to the current world leader?
a) China
b) Russia
c) Germany
d) India
A
What may the rise of China as a global power lead to?
a) Increased conflict between China and the United States
b) Enhanced diplomatic relations and global cooperation
c) Shifts in international power dynamics favoring China
d) A decline in China’s economic influence
A
What factors determine whether the rivalry between China and the United States escalates into war?
a) Prevailing interests in both countries and institutional partnerships
b) Economic dependencies and trade agreements
c) United Nations intervention and peacekeeping efforts
d) Bilateral negotiations and cultural exchanges
A
How does globalization potentially generate political conflicts?
a) Through the movement of goods, capital, and people across borders
b) By promoting peace and cooperation among nations
c) By encouraging economic equality and prosperity
d) Through the establishment of regional trade agreements
A
Who opposes globalization and the economic institutions that have promoted it?
a) Those who have suffered economic and non-economic losses
b) Developed nations benefiting from the movement of goods
c) International organizations advocating for global integration
d) Non-state actors promoting free trade and open markets
A
What does the rise of populist resistance in the United States and Europe challenge?
a) The postwar order established by these states
b) Global governance and international cooperation
c) Non-governmental organizations promoting human rights
d) Multilateral institutions such as the World Trade Organization
A
Which actors directly challenge the postwar order from within?
a) Populist movements in the United States and Europe
b) Non-state actors promoting regional integration
c) Authoritarian regimes seeking global dominance
d) Multinational corporations advocating for open markets
A
How do states and terrorist organizations view weapons of mass destruction (WMD)?
a) As a means to counter military threats
b) As tools for negotiations
c) As potential diplomatic assets
d) As symbols of technological advancement
A
What factors can alter potential proliferators’ interests in pursuing WMD?
a) Cooperation, coercion, or institutions
b) Economic sanctions and military intervention
c) Technological advancements and scientific breakthroughs
d) Cultural exchanges and humanitarian aid
A
What is the primary motive for states and terrorist organizations pursuing WMD?
a) To counteract economic disparities
b) To establish political dominance
c) To achieve environmental sustainability
d) To challenge the postwar order
D
