Exam 18: International Relations

Beijing currently defines its national interest as __________ and will not likely do anything to disrupt that goal.

Evaluate the increasing influence of international law over sovereignty.Is this a positive trend?

According to Hans Morgenthau, __________ is the basic element of international politics that idealists ignore at their peril.

In theory, what is the role of foreign powers in relation to sovereign states?

In order to form an economic and political union, members of the European Union must forfeit some of their sovereignty, which could eventually lead to __________.

A ___________ interest is one that potentially threatens the life of your nation, such as Soviet missiles in Cuba.

No two democracies have ever gone to war with one another.When Argentina and Britain fought over the Falklands in 1982, Argentina was a __________.

Iraq's weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) were dismantled under UN supervision in the 1990s, but President Bush, convinced the country had revived its WMD programs, removed Iraq's weapons in 2003.

How can globalization sometimes breed resentment?

As China grew in wealth, it sought out oil and mineral deals around the globe and expanded its borders, reaching far out into the South and East China Seas.What does China's example suggest about increased prosperity?

What phrase did Columbia economist Jeffrey Sachs use to describe the fall of the Soviet Union?

Which elements of power are tangible or calculable?

Most countries participate in __________, a largely capitalistic competition where goods, money, and ideas flow easily to wherever there are customers.

Investigate the role of diplomacy in maintaining peace between nations.What actions might a diplomat take to encourage peace? What are some factors that may cause diplomacy to fail? Provide specific examples from your text.

After a broad, U.S.-led coalition booted Iraq out of __________ in 1991, UN inspectors combed through Iraq looking for the capacity to build weapons of mass destruction.

Which of the following is an example of a temporary interest?

A big war with a definitive outcome often brings peace because __________.

Following 9/11, NATO forces worked to stabilize Afghanistan because many European countries maintained a national interest in fighting al Qaeda.

Starting in the 1980s, "Thatcherism" spread to many countries, leading to __________.

Examine global trends concerning violence and war since 1945.In general, has war increased or decreased? Why might this be the case? Do you foresee the continuation of this trend? Explain.