Midterm Readings

Question 1

Hudson

Answer 1

• FPA looks across different levels and decision makers
• List of levels
• FP definition as decision on how to act

Question 2

Morgenthau

Answer 2

• 6 principles of political realism
• Morality must exist in tandem with politics
• Reality is objectively out there

Question 3

Doyle

Answer 3

• Liberalism’s influence of FP
• Liberal principles shape behaviour of states and FP decisions

Question 4

Flockhart

Answer 4

• Constructivism informs FP by emphasizing ideas, identities, and norms shape behaviour
• How social constructs and historical context influence decision-making and IR

Question 5

Rupert

Answer 5

• Marxist theory critiques capitalism and emphasizes role of economic structures, class relations, and material interests
• Use this lens to analyze power dynamics and inequality in the global system

Question 6

Sabaratnam

Answer 6

• Post and decolonial theories challenge traditional Western-centric perspectives in IR
• Highlight the importance of historical contexts, power structures, and lived experience of marginalized groups

Question 7

Thomson

Answer 7

• Feminist FP agendas of Sweden and Canada
• Canada: neoliberal, focused on poverty reductions and female empowerment
• Sweden: gender equality as an end in itself, focused on emancipation of women and structures

Question 8

Hendrickson

Answer 8

• Diversionary theory of conflict, Clinton’s 1998 strikes were motivated by domestic politics
• Used force to divert attention from internal issues

Question 9

Börzel

Answer 9

• Western dem promoters vs. illiberal regional powers
• Promoting democracy can be destabilizing
• Regional powers may engage in promoting own governance

Question 10

Stairs

Answer 10

• Features of Can FP
• Poli culture is shaped by identity, historical experiences, and relationship with US

Question 11

Barnett

Answer 11

• US-Israeli relations
• Alliance is deeply rooted in shared identities and cultural factors
• Domestic lobby groups need an existing basis for cooperation
• Shared threat can reinforce common identity

Question 12

Finkel

Answer 12

• Sustainable peace in Ukraine through negotiated settlement
• Must address Russia’s security concerns and Ukraine’s territorial integrity