Exam 15: Looking Ahead at Global Trends and Transformations

Transnational actors operate in a world that is constantly changing and, at times, chaotic. What do we know about how transnational actors behave?

Human rights law now provides unprecedented protection for people everywhere to live in freedom without fear. Yet, this law clashes with which of the following?

According to the former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, the world we face in the twenty-first century is characterized by which of the following?

The paradox of contemporary world politics is that a world no longer haunted by the paralyzing fear of a looming all-out war between great powers now faces a series of challenges every bit as threatening and potentially unmanageable. At times, change appears as the only constant. What lessons can we draw from ancient philosophers, researchers, and past leaders to best position ourselves for future success?

How has the definition of human security changed? What new issues are now widely considered to be part of national security? Is the world prepared to ensure human security, given this new definition? In what ways have we made progress, and in what ways is the world falling behind?

Which of the following is true of political science theories' ability to predict future trends and changes in the global community?

What are the cultural implications of globalization?

Which time period represents the longest span of great-power peace in history?

What is one of the downsides of the technological revolution happening nowadays?

The defeat of fascism and collapse communism were labeled by some twentieth-century thinkers as which of the following?

Proponents of which school of thought are likely to view globalization as promoting both war and peace?

Today the threat of being attacked by the military forces of another country has receded, particularly in the Global North. Instead, in today's warfare states are increasingly pitted against nonstate actors in hostilities that lack front lines and clear distinctions between soldiers and civilians. Which concept captures this type of warfare?

Which statement best describes the general agreement of the scholarly community about the study of international politics?

What technologies in recent history have given the world more security and improved quality of life? What technologies have made the world less safe? What technologies may provide more security and well-being in the near future? Why are some critics so skeptical about the ability of technology to improve our lives? In your opinion, should the world place more emphasis on technology as a way to solve global problems? Explain your answer.

In constructing your own image of the future of world affairs, it is important to begin by doing which of the following?

Which of the following wars can be seen as fourth-generation warfare?

The ending of which war gave rise to the modern state system?

Some analysts argue that the triumph of liberalism over other ideologies, such as communism, signifies the "end of history." Why? What threats still exist that may make proclaiming the "end of history" premature? What position do you find most persuasive?

Who said the following: "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere"?

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of globalization?