Intro - Actors

Question 1

International Relations

Answer 1

Field of world study

Question 2

Globalization

Answer 2

Dramatic expansion of cross-border flows

Question 3

Puzzles

Answer 3

Observations about the world that demand the explanation

Question 4

Theory

Answer 4

A logically consistent set of statements that explain an area of interest

Question 5

Probabilistic Claim

Answer 5

An argument about the factors that a particular outcome will occur

Question 6

Interests

Answer 6

Goals that actors have, the outcomes they hope to achieve through political action

Question 7

Interactions

Answer 7

Ways in which two or more actors choices combine to create political action

Question 8

Institutions

Answer 8

Sets of rules, known and shared by the relevant community, that structure political action (UN)

Question 9

Realism

Answer 9

The states are dominant actors over the intl. level, and the institutional setting of the world is characterized by anarchy

Question 10

Liberalism

Answer 10

Many different types of actors at the world political level; heavy on democracy

Question 11

Constructivism

Answer 11

Roots in the critical theory and sociology; wide actor variety and interests; care about image (right/just)

Question 12

State

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An entity that has a monopoly of violence over specified territory

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Sovereignty

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States have ultimate authority within bounds of territory

Question 14

Westphallian System

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States are supreme and are only important intl. actors; Originates in 1684 with Peace of Westphallia

Question 15

Non-westphallian System

Answer 15

Multinational corporations, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, transnational advocacy networks

Question 16

Power

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Ability to get an actor to do something it ordinarily wouldn’t

Question 17

Coercion

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Force or threat of force or adverse consequences

Question 18

Zero-Sum

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Only one actor can win

Question 19

Self-help System

Answer 19

Power maximization that leads to security dilemmas

Question 20

Variable-Sum

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States self interest is better satisfied through cooperation

Question 21

Game-theory

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A tool for analyzing strategic interactions

Question 22

Equilibrium

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An outcome that arises from each side choosing the best response to the other

Question 23

Collective Action Problems

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Want a group of people to do something, but problems arise because of it

Question 24

Nations

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Group that desires self-governance through an independent state

Question 25

Nation-State

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When a nation gains territory

Question 26

PGM

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Armed group that has a link to government but exists outside of or parallel to the regular security apparatus

Question 27

Semiofficial PGM

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Formal and official link to the government

Question 28

Informal PGM

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No formalized link to the state

Question 29

Local PGM

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Compromises armed civilians, recruited, stationed, and active within their communities

Question 30

Territorial Contenders

Answer 30

Political organizations governing populations within areas they enjoy exclusive territorial control but lack diplomatic recognition