Exam 3: Theories of International Relations: Realism and Liberalism

Should Iran develop a nuclear weapon, which of the following states in the region would apparently also be tempted to develop nuclear weapons in response?

Which of the following theories focuses on the systemic level of analysis and argues that cooperation is possible, as anarchy doesn't necessarily lead to conflict?

Which of the following is an assumption that realism Realism makes about human nature at the individual level?

Which theorist argued that in order to solve the problem of domestic anarchy, a powerful monarch, the "Leviathan," was necessary?

Which U.S. military actions apparently increased the Iranian government's fears of a U.S. attack?

Which of the following theories argues that states are not the only important actors in the world and focuses on the substate level of analysis?

How do realists view morality? How do liberals view morality? What role(s)do they believe morality should play in international politics?

Liberals argue that anarchy can be overcome through the use of which of the following?

Which of the following statements about morality do realists accept?

According to hegemonic stability theory, when does stability occur?

Both complex interdependence theory and liberal institutionalism see which of the following as important and possible in international politics?

Which of the following is NOT a reason that hegemony leads to peace?

How do realists view international organizations and institutions?

Which of the following are some of the reasons why hegemons decline?

When journalists or historians write "Russia did X" or "Washington believes Y," they are implicitly advancing the state-centered view of which theory?

Henry Kissinger served as national security advisor during which of the following administrations?

What does liberal domestic theory focus on?

Which of the following is NOT an assumption of realism?

What are the three main strands of liberal theory?

What does "so far as right and wrong are concerned ... there is no difference between the two…." mean?