POLS 121 FINAL STUDY GUIDE 100%
ACCURATE.
,"Distribution of power is a key feature of the international system." This statement is
most likely be made by - ANSWERA neorealist
Which current threats to the liberal order can be identified? - ANSWER-The rise of non-
democratic, authoritarian China
-The rise of right-wing populism
-The rise of non-democratic, authoritarian Russia
-Political fragmentation in the U.S.
(All of the above)
What does The Economist say about India's potential to become a great power? -
ANSWER-India has huge potential to become a great power
AND
-India may not strive to become a great power
For (neo)realists, the basic defining characteristics of the international system are -
ANSWERanarchy and the balance of power
As explained by Graham Allison, the historical record of the past 500 years, analyzed by
the Harvard Belfer Center, shows that war was the result when a rising power
challenged a ruling power that in ___ of 16 cases. - ANSWER12
When was the international system bipolar? - ANSWERduring the Cold War
Liberals view the international system as being made up of numerous actors, including
multinational corporations, nongovernmental organizations, and other actors within the
domestic arena. - ANSWERTrue
Both neoliberal institutionalists and (neo)realists view the international system as
anarchic and filled with self-interested states, but neoliberals are more optimistic than
realists that the interactions among such states can yield positive outcomes. -
ANSWERTrue
In a discussion on the future of the liberal order, Daalder and Lindsay offer which
strategy to save the liberal order? - ANSWERU.S. major allies should cooperate to save
the liberal order
What action taken by the Trump administration in 2018 caused European leaders to
respond with a "chorus of opposition?" - ANSWERthe U.S. withdrawal from the JCOPA
(Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action)
, In early 2019, during the Trump presidency, the U.S. withdrew from which nuclear
weapons treaty? - ANSWERINF Treaty (Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty)
Liberals believe that the international system is defined by - ANSWERvarying issues
depending on circumstance.
As discussed in Chapter 6, according to Brzezinski, which of the following states is NOT
a "geopolitically endangered species" when the U.S. power declines? -
ANSWERThailand
According to Brzezinski, in the PBS Newshour (2011) video "Brzezinski: The U.S.
Should Work With Russia, Turkey to Solve Global Problems," what strategy does
Brzezinski suggest? - ANSWERExpand the West
According to Brzezinski, in the PBS Newshour (2011) video "Brzezinski: The U.S.
Should Work With Russia, Turkey to Solve Global Problems," the U.S. public -
ANSWERis uninformed when it comes to world affairs
As discussed by Angela Stent, in the Foreign Affairs article, "The Putin Doctrine," Putin
referred to the collapse of the Soviet Union as - ANSWER"a geopolitical catastrophe"
According to Brzezinski, in the PBS Newshour (2011) video "Brzezinski: The U.S.
Should Work With Russia, Turkey to Solve Global Problems," we can currently observe
a "shift of gravity" - ANSWERfrom West to East, as China's influence grows
According to Angela Stent in her 2022 Foreign Affairs article, "The Putin Doctrine," what
was unique about the Warsaw pact? - ANSWERIt was an alliance where its members
were invaded by other members
What does Brzezinski, in the PBS Newshour (2011) video "Brzezinski: The U.S. Should
Work With..." predict for the future relationship between the U.S. and China? -
ANSWERthe two countries are unlikely to experience a direct confrontation because of
their interdependence
According to Angela Stent in her 2022 Foreign Affairs article, "The Putin Doctrine," why
does Putin consider this a good time to invade Ukraine? - ANSWERHe sees the United
States as weak, divided, and less able to pursue a coherent foreign policy
As discussed , in the Foreign Affairs article, "The Putin Doctrine" by Angela Stent, what
was recently distributed to Russian troops? - ANSWERPutin's 5,000-word essay on the
historical unity of Russians and Ukrainians
In the PBS Newshour (2017) "Trump Urges More Nationalist View...," which state's
foreign minister suggested Trump's UN speech was 'hate speech'? - ANSWERIran
ACCURATE.
,"Distribution of power is a key feature of the international system." This statement is
most likely be made by - ANSWERA neorealist
Which current threats to the liberal order can be identified? - ANSWER-The rise of non-
democratic, authoritarian China
-The rise of right-wing populism
-The rise of non-democratic, authoritarian Russia
-Political fragmentation in the U.S.
(All of the above)
What does The Economist say about India's potential to become a great power? -
ANSWER-India has huge potential to become a great power
AND
-India may not strive to become a great power
For (neo)realists, the basic defining characteristics of the international system are -
ANSWERanarchy and the balance of power
As explained by Graham Allison, the historical record of the past 500 years, analyzed by
the Harvard Belfer Center, shows that war was the result when a rising power
challenged a ruling power that in ___ of 16 cases. - ANSWER12
When was the international system bipolar? - ANSWERduring the Cold War
Liberals view the international system as being made up of numerous actors, including
multinational corporations, nongovernmental organizations, and other actors within the
domestic arena. - ANSWERTrue
Both neoliberal institutionalists and (neo)realists view the international system as
anarchic and filled with self-interested states, but neoliberals are more optimistic than
realists that the interactions among such states can yield positive outcomes. -
ANSWERTrue
In a discussion on the future of the liberal order, Daalder and Lindsay offer which
strategy to save the liberal order? - ANSWERU.S. major allies should cooperate to save
the liberal order
What action taken by the Trump administration in 2018 caused European leaders to
respond with a "chorus of opposition?" - ANSWERthe U.S. withdrawal from the JCOPA
(Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action)
, In early 2019, during the Trump presidency, the U.S. withdrew from which nuclear
weapons treaty? - ANSWERINF Treaty (Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty)
Liberals believe that the international system is defined by - ANSWERvarying issues
depending on circumstance.
As discussed in Chapter 6, according to Brzezinski, which of the following states is NOT
a "geopolitically endangered species" when the U.S. power declines? -
ANSWERThailand
According to Brzezinski, in the PBS Newshour (2011) video "Brzezinski: The U.S.
Should Work With Russia, Turkey to Solve Global Problems," what strategy does
Brzezinski suggest? - ANSWERExpand the West
According to Brzezinski, in the PBS Newshour (2011) video "Brzezinski: The U.S.
Should Work With Russia, Turkey to Solve Global Problems," the U.S. public -
ANSWERis uninformed when it comes to world affairs
As discussed by Angela Stent, in the Foreign Affairs article, "The Putin Doctrine," Putin
referred to the collapse of the Soviet Union as - ANSWER"a geopolitical catastrophe"
According to Brzezinski, in the PBS Newshour (2011) video "Brzezinski: The U.S.
Should Work With Russia, Turkey to Solve Global Problems," we can currently observe
a "shift of gravity" - ANSWERfrom West to East, as China's influence grows
According to Angela Stent in her 2022 Foreign Affairs article, "The Putin Doctrine," what
was unique about the Warsaw pact? - ANSWERIt was an alliance where its members
were invaded by other members
What does Brzezinski, in the PBS Newshour (2011) video "Brzezinski: The U.S. Should
Work With..." predict for the future relationship between the U.S. and China? -
ANSWERthe two countries are unlikely to experience a direct confrontation because of
their interdependence
According to Angela Stent in her 2022 Foreign Affairs article, "The Putin Doctrine," why
does Putin consider this a good time to invade Ukraine? - ANSWERHe sees the United
States as weak, divided, and less able to pursue a coherent foreign policy
As discussed , in the Foreign Affairs article, "The Putin Doctrine" by Angela Stent, what
was recently distributed to Russian troops? - ANSWERPutin's 5,000-word essay on the
historical unity of Russians and Ukrainians
In the PBS Newshour (2017) "Trump Urges More Nationalist View...," which state's
foreign minister suggested Trump's UN speech was 'hate speech'? - ANSWERIran
