Exam 8: International Insecurity and the Causes of War and Peace

Discuss how changes in technology have affected the potential for civil wars and contentious politics. Give examples to support your views.

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In order for peacekeeping troops to enter a zone of conflict, those troops

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Question 42

National self-determination is a concept that traditionally is based on

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Question 43

The United States uses land mines

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Which of the following was not a member of the "axis of evil" proclaimed by former President George W. Bush?

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Question 45

Liberals claim that free trade reduces the probability of conflict. Why would an increase in free trade lessen the likelihood of conflict? What evidence can you discuss that supports this claim?

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Question 46

The campaign to ban land mines has been pushed forward mainly by which international actor?

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Which of the following was not used to great extent during the First World War?

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Question 48

When leaders are under heightened psychological stress, research shows that the problems with misperception are

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Question 49

Most wars are caused by

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Question 50

How are the causes of civil wars and contentious politics different from the causes of interstate warfare? Use examples discussed in the text to highlight your differences.

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Question 51

Which of the following conflicts was not caused by either an incident of genocide or terrorism?

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Question 52

A noted scholar on arms control wrote that "he thinks we think he thinks we think…he thinks we think he'll attack; so he thinks we shall; so he will; so we must." This statement refers to the logic of

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Question 53

Given the realist view of anarchy in the international system, the self-help motive permits war because

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Question 54

Misperception is considered to be a significant cause of war. What are some ways in which individuals and leaders could avoid misperception which, in turn, should help to avoid conflict?

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Question 55

The military industrial complex is a phrase that emphasizes

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Question 56

Ultimately, the long-term objective of a peacekeeping mission is to

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Question 57

Nationalism and the idea of the nation-state are relatively modern phenomena, dating roughly to the period of the

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"Second-generation peacekeeping" emerged to deal with crises in places such as

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Question 59

According to the table included in the chapter, the majority of UN peacekeeping missions since 1990 have been located on which continent?

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Discuss how changes in technology have affected the potential for civil wars and contentious politics. Give examples to support your views.

In order for peacekeeping troops to enter a zone of conflict, those troops

National self-determination is a concept that traditionally is based on

The United States uses land mines

Which of the following was not a member of the "axis of evil" proclaimed by former President George W. Bush?

Liberals claim that free trade reduces the probability of conflict. Why would an increase in free trade lessen the likelihood of conflict? What evidence can you discuss that supports this claim?

The campaign to ban land mines has been pushed forward mainly by which international actor?

Which of the following was not used to great extent during the First World War?

When leaders are under heightened psychological stress, research shows that the problems with misperception are

Most wars are caused by

How are the causes of civil wars and contentious politics different from the causes of interstate warfare? Use examples discussed in the text to highlight your differences.

Which of the following conflicts was not caused by either an incident of genocide or terrorism?

A noted scholar on arms control wrote that "he thinks we think he thinks we think…he thinks we think he'll attack; so he thinks we shall; so he will; so we must." This statement refers to the logic of

Given the realist view of anarchy in the international system, the self-help motive permits war because

Misperception is considered to be a significant cause of war. What are some ways in which individuals and leaders could avoid misperception which, in turn, should help to avoid conflict?

The military industrial complex is a phrase that emphasizes

Ultimately, the long-term objective of a peacekeeping mission is to

Nationalism and the idea of the nation-state are relatively modern phenomena, dating roughly to the period of the

"Second-generation peacekeeping" emerged to deal with crises in places such as

According to the table included in the chapter, the majority of UN peacekeeping missions since 1990 have been located on which continent?

Introduction: Problems and Questions in International Politics

The Historical Evolution of International Politics

Theories of International Relations: Realism and Liberalism

Theories of International Relations: Economic Structuralism, Constructivism, and Feminism

The State, Society, and Foreign Policy

Bureaucracies, Groups, and Individuals in the Foreign Policy Process

International Organizations and Transnational Actors

The Use of Force

Fundamentals of International Political Economy

The Globalization of Trade and Finance

The Problem of Global Inequality

International Law, Norms, and Human Rights

The Global Environment and International Politics

Conclusion: Power and Purpose in a Changing World

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