International Security Final_ Applications International
– exam revision
Security
summary.pdf
Final_ Applications International
– exam revision
Security
summary.pdf
Final_ Applications – exam revision summary.pdf
International
Security Final:
Applications –
exam revision
summary
International Security Final_ Applications International
– exam revision
Security
summary.pdf
Final_ Applications International
– exam revision
Security
summary.pdf
Final_ Applications – exam revision summary.pdf
, International Security Final, Applications.pdf International Security Final, Applications.pdf International Security Final, Applications.pdf
US-Iran War: In your opinion, which of the 3 sources of commitment problems
bargaining failure best explains the US decision to go to war US may doubt Iran's ability to credibly commit to limiting hostile actions even if
with Iran? agreements are reached
no enforcement mechanism, both sides fear future defection
makes peaceful bargaining unstable and increases likelihood of war
US-Iran War: Did Iran's regime type make the war with Iran authoritarian regime makes war more likely
more or less likely? Explain. leaders face fewer domestic constraints and may act more aggressively without
accountability
less transparent decision-making increases uncertainty for the US
worsens information problems
heightens mistrust and escalation
US-Iran War: Would the US have attacked Iran if they less likely the US would attack if Iran had nuclear weapons because of deterrence
already possessed nuclear weapons? Explain why or why nuclear weapons raise the costs of war, especially if there's second-strike capability
not risk of escalation to nuclear conflict would discourage US actions
logic is mutually assured destruction (MAD)
For the US, answer the following questions about NATO: NATO is a clear example of balancing
Does the United States' decision to join/form NATO better US and its allied formed it to counter the threat of the Soviet Union
exemplify balancing or bandwagoning? Explain. coordinated to oppose a stronger adversary rather than aligning
International Security Final, Applications.pdf International Security Final, Applications.pdf International Security Final, Applications.pdf
– exam revision
Security
summary.pdf
Final_ Applications International
– exam revision
Security
summary.pdf
Final_ Applications – exam revision summary.pdf
International
Security Final:
Applications –
exam revision
summary
International Security Final_ Applications International
– exam revision
Security
summary.pdf
Final_ Applications International
– exam revision
Security
summary.pdf
Final_ Applications – exam revision summary.pdf
, International Security Final, Applications.pdf International Security Final, Applications.pdf International Security Final, Applications.pdf
US-Iran War: In your opinion, which of the 3 sources of commitment problems
bargaining failure best explains the US decision to go to war US may doubt Iran's ability to credibly commit to limiting hostile actions even if
with Iran? agreements are reached
no enforcement mechanism, both sides fear future defection
makes peaceful bargaining unstable and increases likelihood of war
US-Iran War: Did Iran's regime type make the war with Iran authoritarian regime makes war more likely
more or less likely? Explain. leaders face fewer domestic constraints and may act more aggressively without
accountability
less transparent decision-making increases uncertainty for the US
worsens information problems
heightens mistrust and escalation
US-Iran War: Would the US have attacked Iran if they less likely the US would attack if Iran had nuclear weapons because of deterrence
already possessed nuclear weapons? Explain why or why nuclear weapons raise the costs of war, especially if there's second-strike capability
not risk of escalation to nuclear conflict would discourage US actions
logic is mutually assured destruction (MAD)
For the US, answer the following questions about NATO: NATO is a clear example of balancing
Does the United States' decision to join/form NATO better US and its allied formed it to counter the threat of the Soviet Union
exemplify balancing or bandwagoning? Explain. coordinated to oppose a stronger adversary rather than aligning
International Security Final, Applications.pdf International Security Final, Applications.pdf International Security Final, Applications.pdf
