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22 Cards in this Set
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What does it mean to be rational?
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Rationality means that an actor can "think" about its actions coherently and make choices.
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The Principal Actors of IR are:
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World Governments and most importantly, States.
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What is meant by the term "International Anarchy?"
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Not complete chaos, but a lack of a central government that can enforce rules.
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Hos does International Anarchy relate to state sovereignty?
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Sovereign states are faced with a situation of self help, and must cooperate with other states in order to survive.
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What is Globalization?
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"the widening, deepening and speeding up of worldwide interconnectedness in all aspects of contemporary social life..."
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NATO
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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What is Realism?
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Is a school of thought that explains international relations in terms of power.
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Idealism?
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An emphasis on international law, morality, and international organizations, rather than power alone, as key influences on international events.
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What is power?
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The ability to get another actor to do what it would not otherwise have done (or not to do what it would have done).
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What are some common measures of power?
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GDP is the primary. Others include National Will, Diplomatic skill, and popular support for it's government(legitimacy).
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What does it mean to be rational?
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Rationality means that an actor can "think" about its actions coherently and make choices.
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The Principal Actors of IR are:
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World Governments and most importantly, States.
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What is meant by the term "International Anarchy?"
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Not complete chaos, but a lack of a central government that can enforce rules.
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Hos does International Anarchy relate to state sovereignty?
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Sovereign states are faced with a situation of self help, and must cooperate with other states in order to survive.
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What is Globalization?
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"the widening, deepening and speeding up of worldwide interconnectedness in all aspects of contemporary social life..."
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NATO
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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What is Realism?
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Is a school of thought that explains international relations in terms of power.
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Idealism?
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An emphasis on international law, morality, and international organizations, rather than power alone, as key influences on international events.
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What is power?
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The ability to get another actor to do what it would not otherwise have done (or not to do what it would have done).
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What are some common measures of power?
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GDP is the primary. Others include National Will, Diplomatic skill, and popular support for it's government(legitimacy).
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What is an alliance?
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A coalition of states that coordinate their actions to accomplish some end.
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How do Realists view Alliances?
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Alliances are fluid- they aren't a marriage of love, but of convenience. Alliances are based on national interests, and can shift as national interests change.
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