POLS 121 FINAL REVIEW SHORT
ANSWER QUESTIONS 100% VERIFIED.
, What are current system level developments with respect to the role of the US? What
policy advice has been offered by Brzezinski? - ANSWERThe system level was bipolar
before the cold war- the US and Russia. After the Cold War, the US became the sole
super power- currently though, the US and the international state is in transition. The
lines of power are not clearly drawn. The U.S. is still the strongest military (at least it
spends the most money) but China has been spending more recently and it has the 2nd
largest economy in the world now. It is indisputable that the US's power is declining.
The question is- will the future be bipolar with the US and China as the main powers or
will it be multipolar with other emerging economies constituting separate power blocs?
The EU could becomes its own power bloc if its relationship with the US continues to
weaken. Some fear US and China will inevitable have conflict. Brzezinski argues that
the US should promote a "revitalized west" in light of a "rising East" He also predicts
instability as the US declines (the 8 politically endangered species)
How can the liberal order be described? Who has argued it is in jeopardy, or weakened,
and which reasons have been given? - ANSWERIt is best described as a an
international order that is based on norms, rules, and institutions that promote
democratic governance, free trade, security cooperation, international laws, and
multilateralism. Refers to both political and economic freedoms. The US has been at the
center of creating and leading the liberal order by fostering alliances, stabilizing the
world economy, and promoting values of openness and liberal democracy. Joseph Nye
is particularly concerned. Some of the reasons are because as the US is declining in
power, non-liberal, authoritarian states are on the rise- China and Russia and also the
rise of populism. Donald Trump= product or cause? Nye emphasizes the fact that the
"mythology" around the order can be exaggerated bc the US has supported dictators as
part of a self interested foreign policy. Nye also thinks that Chinas threat to the liberal
order is exaggerated as its economy will not likely surpass the US anytime soon and bc
it appreciates the order more than commonly realized. He points to the rise of populism,
political fragmentation and demagoguery as challenges to the US global leadership.
John Ikenberry= hates trump. thinks he's dangerous and disrespects the liberal order.
trump seeing it as transactional is bad .
Stewart M. Patrick= that trump has followed through on his "America First" approach by
his repeated assaults on Nato, his refusal to agree with limiting Iran's nuclear weapons
program, threatened to leave the WTO... he removed the US from the Paris climate
agreement.
Ivo Daalder and James Lindsay= concerned about china being able to shape the global
order to its liking bc trump has been alienating US allies while moving closer to its
adversaries. they argue, however, that US allies could save the liberal order if the ban
together as together they represent the largest e
ANSWER QUESTIONS 100% VERIFIED.
, What are current system level developments with respect to the role of the US? What
policy advice has been offered by Brzezinski? - ANSWERThe system level was bipolar
before the cold war- the US and Russia. After the Cold War, the US became the sole
super power- currently though, the US and the international state is in transition. The
lines of power are not clearly drawn. The U.S. is still the strongest military (at least it
spends the most money) but China has been spending more recently and it has the 2nd
largest economy in the world now. It is indisputable that the US's power is declining.
The question is- will the future be bipolar with the US and China as the main powers or
will it be multipolar with other emerging economies constituting separate power blocs?
The EU could becomes its own power bloc if its relationship with the US continues to
weaken. Some fear US and China will inevitable have conflict. Brzezinski argues that
the US should promote a "revitalized west" in light of a "rising East" He also predicts
instability as the US declines (the 8 politically endangered species)
How can the liberal order be described? Who has argued it is in jeopardy, or weakened,
and which reasons have been given? - ANSWERIt is best described as a an
international order that is based on norms, rules, and institutions that promote
democratic governance, free trade, security cooperation, international laws, and
multilateralism. Refers to both political and economic freedoms. The US has been at the
center of creating and leading the liberal order by fostering alliances, stabilizing the
world economy, and promoting values of openness and liberal democracy. Joseph Nye
is particularly concerned. Some of the reasons are because as the US is declining in
power, non-liberal, authoritarian states are on the rise- China and Russia and also the
rise of populism. Donald Trump= product or cause? Nye emphasizes the fact that the
"mythology" around the order can be exaggerated bc the US has supported dictators as
part of a self interested foreign policy. Nye also thinks that Chinas threat to the liberal
order is exaggerated as its economy will not likely surpass the US anytime soon and bc
it appreciates the order more than commonly realized. He points to the rise of populism,
political fragmentation and demagoguery as challenges to the US global leadership.
John Ikenberry= hates trump. thinks he's dangerous and disrespects the liberal order.
trump seeing it as transactional is bad .
Stewart M. Patrick= that trump has followed through on his "America First" approach by
his repeated assaults on Nato, his refusal to agree with limiting Iran's nuclear weapons
program, threatened to leave the WTO... he removed the US from the Paris climate
agreement.
Ivo Daalder and James Lindsay= concerned about china being able to shape the global
order to its liking bc trump has been alienating US allies while moving closer to its
adversaries. they argue, however, that US allies could save the liberal order if the ban
together as together they represent the largest e
