Final Flashcards
The absence of government authority.
Anarchy
Was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945, although related conflicts began earlier. It involved the vast majority of the world’s nations. This caused the emergence of the two main superpowers, the US and the Soviet Union.
World War II
The authority of the state, based on recognition by other states and by non-state actors.
Sovereignty
This ended the thirty year war and marked the end of rule by religious authority in Europe.
Treaty of Westphalia
Leaders of the victory states from World War II were the main powers in this war. US did not get involved until Pearl Harbor.
Cold War
This was designed to stop all future wars and ultimately failed.
Leagues of Nations
This is the term that says scholars returned to fundamental questions including those based around nature of state and the concept of sovereignty. In addition they thought about new things like gender and ethnicity.
Constructivism
The belief that that human nature is good and that people can improve their moral conditions.
Liberalism
The belief that individuals do not naturally cooperate out of innate character of humanity.
Neoliberalism
The belief that states do not actually want to change.
Dependency theorists
This is a reinterpretation of realism that posits that the structure of the international system is the most important level to study.
Neorealism
A theory of international relations that emphases states interests in accumulating power to ensure security.
Realism
This involves targeting both foreign public’s and elites in attempt to create an overall image.
Public diplomacy
Settling for a decision that satisfies the different constituents without ostracizing any in the process.
Stratification
These are multilateral institutions such as the United Nations that seek to contain conflicts between states.
Traditional Peacekeeping