Exam 6: War and Security

The role that the International Campaign to Ban Landmines played in shifting perceptions about the legitimacy of the use of landmines,which led to a treaty banning their use,would be highlighted by theorists from which perspective?

________ theory argues that states seeking power,including economic power,will be led by self-interest into deeper and broader cooperation with other states,even if punctuated by periods of war.

Which of the following types of attacks would the "instrument-based" approach to cyberattacks argue can initiate the right of self-defense?

Building on international law regarding the right of self-defense,describe the conditions under which you think a cyberattack can trigger the right of self-defense.Why have you chosen these conditions and not others?

Which of the following refers to the ability of a state to protect its interests,secrets,and citizens from threats that endanger them?

The United States' and United Kingdom's formation of an alliance with Russia as Germany rose in power in the lead-up to World War II is an example of ________?

Deterrence is

The wars that followed the Arab Spring in 2011 are not categorized as civil wars because the government had significantly more capacity to harm the rebels than the rebels had to harm the government.

When states seek to prevent war by threatening the use of force,they are practicing

Discuss the gap that exists between the collective security "ideal" and its practical implementation.Is collective security a viable option for managing the security dilemma in the post-Cold War world? Why or why not?

Power transition theory argues that it is not just imbalances in power,but also the anticipation of shifts in the relative balance of power that can lead to war.

Power balancing is ________ approach to managing state security

Which theory posits that war is natural,and hence an inevitable feature of international politics?

The three factors highlighted by Immanuel Kant that many liberal theorists believe can foster peace are

The norm of noncombatant immunity has remained a norm; it has not yet been codified into a legally binding treaty.

Which of the following is an idea that a people have a right to decide their own future political status,which some constructivists argue can therefore lead to war?

A key characteristic of terrorism is that it is designed to be psychological in nature.

________ is a type of warfare where the two parties are of unequal strength.

What are the key characteristics of terrorism,and how does it differ from conventional warfare? Do you think standard approaches to the management of security,including power balancing,deterrence,collective security,and arms control can be effective in fighting terrorists? Discuss each in turn,and use examples to explain why you do or do not think that particular tactic could be effective in fighting terrorism.

Cyberwarfare has led to debates about when using force in retaliation against a cyberattack is allowed under international law because