Exam 3: Theories of International Relations: Realism and Liberalism

The paradigm that examines international politics through the lens of gender is

Complex interdependence differs significantly from realism by including

What is the prisoner's dilemma? How does the prisoner's dilemma assist in understanding the security dilemma? How do liberal institutionalists use the prisoner's dilemma?

According to the author, the state of theory in international politics is characterized by

A paradigm determines

Realism assumes that, at the individual level, human nature is

Liberalism argues that

How do realists view international organizations and institutions?

The state is an essential component for realists. First, what are the defining characteristics of the state? Second, why are realists so attached to the state as the dominant actor in international politics? Third, how do realists incorporate nonstate actors into their argument?

For realists, the central force in international politics is the

Liberals argue that anarchy can be overcome through the use of

The one area where realists do accept the importance of moral actions is when

In this book, the author examines three strands of liberal theory. They are

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

Why does hegemony lead to peace?

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

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

What do liberals believe about human nature?

According to hegemonic stability theory, stability results when

Liberal institutionalism suggests that a partial solution to the security dilemma would occur if