Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

HSTR 352 History of the French Revolution > PSCI 230X Intro to international relations midterm (good deck) > Flashcards

PSCI 230X Intro to international relations midterm (good deck) Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
French flashcards AP® U.S. History flashcards AP® French flashcards World History 101 flashcards European History 101 flashcards AP® European History flashcards AP® World History flashcards World History 102 flashcards U.S. History 101 flashcards U.S. History 102 flashcards
1
Q

what is the key structural difference between international political systems and domestic political systems

A

International: anarchical system
Domestic: heirarchical system

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

what does it mean when states are considered to be anarchical (3)

A

There is no world government
we depict states as coexisting in a flat realm
States are independent and have authority over their own affairs (sovereignty)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

In order for something to be considered a state by definition they must exhibit what

A

monopoly of legitimate force over a territory

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

for a realist, a written constitution is not good enough to prove sovereignty, what must be present for a realist to consider a territory a state

A

Sovereignty has to be able to physically demonstrate that it is sovereign through actions and physical evidence

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

what is the difference between a country and a state

A

a country is an area on a map
a state has control of a territory
there can be multiple states within a country

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Nation state:

A

a state that contains all and only the members of one culture or civilization

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

why is history not a reliable guide for predicting political outcomes (2)

A

conditions change
trends can be deceiving

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Theories focus on what (that is able to help predict outcome and prescribe policy)

A

cause and effect
if the same conditions exist as before we should expect a similar outcome

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

what are the two main political families

A

Realists and idealists

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

what is the difference between realist and idealist theory at their very core in regards to conflict and cooperation

A

realists are pessimistic
idealists are optimistic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

what is the difference between classical realists and structural realists? What is the root of their pessimistic nature?

A

Classical realists are pessimistic about human nature and it ability to resolve conflict
structural realists believe international anarchy makes cooperation difficult

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What level of analysis do structural realists focus on compared to classical realists?

A

SR - international level of analysis
CR - individual level of analysis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

according to classical realists what causes perpetual conflict

A

human nature

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

according to classical realists, what are the characteristics of humans

A

power seeking, greedy, irrational

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

what is the policy advise of classical realists and why

A

maximize power
People and states should try to have as much power as possible so they can influence or control others (zero sum logic)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

according to structural realists what leads to perpetual conflict

A

international anarchy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

according to structural realists, due to the lack of world government, what do states do to protect themselves

A

develop capabilities

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

what causes a security dilemma

A

states build up capabilities with no intention of harming others but their capabilities may inadvertently frighten other states who may retaliate in self defense
uncertainty of intentions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

according to structural realists, perpetual peace and cooperation is impossible. What takes the place of a world government?

A

balance of power politics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

according to structural realism, what are the 2 aspects of the international political system

A

anarchy and polarity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

what are the three types of polarity and in what time period do they exist?

A

multipolarity pre 1944
bi polarity 1945-1989 US and Russia 2015- present US and China
Unipolarity 1990-2014 US

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

for structural realists, power is based on blank instead of blank

A

capabilities instead of control

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

what are the main two schools of thought in idealist thought and what is their core belief system?

A

liberalism - perpetual peace and cooperation can occur over time due to human nature
critical evolutionary theory - change is possible but only through revolutionary change

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

what are the three types of liberals and what do they believe to be the path to peace

A

classical economic liberals - capitalism
classical political liberals - democracy
neoliberals - international trade and organizations

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

what are the three types of critical evolutionary theorists and what do they believe to be the path to peace

A

marxists - revolution from capitalism to socialism
feminists - revolution from male leadership to female leadership
constructivists - more cooperative ideas

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

what is the economic liberal view to peace

A

Individual desire for wealth will lead to capitalist states which will lead to international peace cooperation and prosperity

27
Q

what is the political liberal logic and path to peace

A

all people desire freedom and justice = democratic states = peace and cooperation

28
Q

what level of analysis do the 2 classical liberal branches focus on

A

individual

29
Q

what level of analysis do neoliberals focus on

A

international level of analysis

30
Q

what is the neoliberal logic and path to peace

A

mutual respect among states and a focus on collective gains will lead to cooperation through international cooperations

31
Q

what are the three branches of critical revolutionary theory

A

feminist
Marxist
constructivists

32
Q

what is the logic of Marxist theory

A

Socialist states respect their people and cooperate with each other so as they spread international peace and cooperation

33
Q

what is the logic of Marxist theory

A

Socialist states respect their people and cooperate with each other so as they spread international peace and cooperation
socialism is non exploitative as compared to capitalism

34
Q

what could make feminist theory revolutionary

A

if they call for a revolution to replace all male leadership with female leadership

35
Q

for constructivists, what is the core of conflict and cooperation and how could this core change the world for the better

A

ideas
different ideas centered around peace and cooperation would make the world better

36
Q

for constructivists what would help lessen global conflict

A

if states shifted their focus to collective gains and ideas about universal human rights instead of sovereignty and relative gains

37
Q

what are the four aspects in a perfect foreign policy creation

A

Clarify goals
Prioritize goals
List available policies evaluate pros and cons
Select best policy

38
Q

what are the sources of imperfection in foreign policy at the global level of analysis

A

amount and quality of information about the world
difficulty of calculating costs of war (conventional vs nuclear era)

39
Q

what are some sources of imperfection in foreign policy at the international level of analysis

A

anarchy
polarity
relative capabilities
presence or absence of international organizations

40
Q

what are the two types of conflict and what are they

A

conflict of interests- conflict over tangible material things
conflict of ideas- ethnic religious national etc

41
Q

what are the four types of conflict resolution

A

back down
coexist
compromise
use leverage

42
Q

what are the three types of leverage

A

diplomatic isolation
economic sanction
military force

43
Q

what is the spectrum of military force

A

occasional raids
limited war (confined to an area and use of conventional weapons) (Korea)
total war (WWII)

44
Q

what are the three types of war

A

conventional war
guerilla war
terrorism

45
Q

what are the aspects of conventional war

A

armies on the front lines with the goal of taking over territory

46
Q

what are the aspects of guerilla war

A

usually a state vs a non state
throw off an occupying force or change the goc by wearing down the opponents will to continue fighting

47
Q

what is the strategy and the goal of terrorism

A

strat: kill civilians until the other side does what you want
goal: compel political change

48
Q

what are two examples of terrorism

A

Hiroshima and nagasaki- get the civilians to pressure japan to give up
9/11- citizen pressure to convince US to end support of Israeli government

49
Q

what are two examples of terrorism and what was the associated goal

A

Hiroshima and nagasaki- get the civilians to pressure japan to give up
9/11- citizen pressure to convince US to end support of Israeli government

50
Q

what are the three possible military goals

A

deterrence (threaten to retaliate so attacks dont happen)
offense (impose your will)
defense (defend state or territory if an attack occurs)

51
Q

when determining the proper strength of a military force what are the 2 considerations

A

international political (how much is enough relative to other countries capabilities)
domestic political (how much is necessary to make citizens feel safe) (what helps get leaders re-elected)

52
Q

what are the two types of military forces

A

conventional (armies navy airforce)
Weapons of Mass Destruction

53
Q

what are the two main components to controlling forces

A

coordination/logistics
authority

54
Q

what can occur if there is not clear organizations and logistics what is an example

A

accidental bombings of the wrong target
bombings in syria accidentally killed civilians

55
Q

How can forces be controlled (2)

A

hierarchical chain of command with clear rules and punishments
faith in the cause or regime and agreement that the war is just

56
Q

what is an effect of nuclear weapons

A

those with engage in cold wars those without engage in hot wars with conventional weapons

57
Q

what is an effect of nuclear weapons

A

those with engage in cold wars those without engage in hot wars with conventional weapons
nukes are cheap and easy

58
Q

according to realists, why do states cooperate

A

states cooperate to enhance their own national security
states get more from working together than from not working together

59
Q

according to idealists, why do states cooperate

A

States cooperate to achieve common interests such as world peace and collective security

60
Q

what are the types of international law

A

diplomatic law
law of war
human rights laws

61
Q

what are the two parts of the law of war

A

just vs unjust war (just to defend not to attack)
conduct of war (dont target civilians, treat pows well, force must be necessary)

62
Q

what is included in diplomatic law

A

exemption from some minor laws

63
Q

what is included in human rights laws

A

genocide mass rape civilian murder

HSTR 352 History of the French Revolution (11 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions