International relations and diplomacy Samenvattingen, Notities en Examens

Summary Textbook on International Law, Martin Dixon Introduction to International and European Law (Maastricht University) Chapter 1 The Nature of International Law and the International System  Criticism of international law: 1. existence of set of rules governing inter-state relations 2. the entitlement of being called law 3. effectiveness in controlling states and other international actors (invasion Iraq by the US, invasion of Isreal in Libanon, protection of environment,...

The capacity of news media to select some aspects of a story that promote a particular problem definition, interpretation, moral evaluation, and/or treatment recommendation is known in the media as: a) agenda setting b) cultivation c) framing d) priming - c) framing Which of the following is a daily newspaper published in the UK? a) The Independent b) Time Out c) The Daily Herald d) The Observer - a) The Independent Which of these mandated that media broadcasters present a diversity ...

Realism - Answer- is an approach to the study and practice of international politics. It emphasizes the role of the nation-state and makes a broad assumption that all nation-states are motivated by national interests, or, at best, national interests disguised as moral concerns. Liberalism - Answer- With the proper institutions and diplomacy, ________ believes that states can work together to maximize prosperity and minimize conflict. Marxism - Answer- is a political and social theory that ...

Realism - Answer-state seeks material power and economic power Neorealism - Answer--States are rational unitary actors -States seek security not power -Relative Power and zero-sum Liberalism - Answer--Cooperation -Critical theory - realism and liberalism are not logical -absolut gains Neoliberalism - Answer-institutions matter Constructivism - Answer-based on an ideational ontology, rather than a material ontology. Thus constructivism is posed against both realism and liberalism Alexan...

POWER - Answer the ability of one person/country to get another person/country to act in accordance with the first person's intentions HARD POWER - Answer The reliance on coercive economic and military strength to solve international problems. SOFT POWER - Answer The reliance on diplomacy and negotiation to solve international problems. SMART POWER - Answer Combination of hard power of coercion and payment with soft power of persuasion and attraction ECONOMIC POWER - Answer ...

Realism - Answer- is an approach to the study and practice of international politics. It emphasizes the role of the nation-state and makes a broad assumption that all nation-states are motivated by national interests, or, at best, national interests disguised as moral concerns. Liberalism - Answer- With the proper institutions and diplomacy, ________ believes that states can work together to maximize prosperity and minimize conflict. Marxism - Answer- is a political and social theory that ...

The capacity of news media to select some aspects of a story that promote a particular problem definition, interpretation, moral evaluation, and/or treatment recommendation is known in the media as: a) agenda setting b) cultivation c) framing d) priming Correct Answer: c) framing Which of the following is a daily newspaper published in the UK? a) The Independent b) Time Out c) The Daily Herald d) The Observer Correct Answer: a) The Independent Which of these mandated that media...

What is the managemnet of internstional relations by negotiation? - ANSWER-Diplomacy Where did diplomatic relationships begin in the Middle ages? - ANSWER-Italy What term is used to describe unethical political activities? - ANSWER-Machiavellian What term refers to territorial limits or geographic boundaries on a map? - ANSWER-country What term pertains to the people and their blood ties and culture? - ANSWER-Nation What term means the governmental authority of a polutical entity?...

POWER - Answer- the ability of one person/country to get another person/country to act in accordance with the first person's intentions HARD POWER - Answer- The reliance on coercive economic and military strength to solve international problems. SOFT POWER - Answer- The reliance on diplomacy and negotiation to solve international problems. SMART POWER - Answer- Combination of hard power of coercion and payment with soft power of persuasion and attraction ECONOMIC POWER - Answer- Gai...

unipolar - Answer Where one nation controls most global power (e.g. Britain in the time of its empire) bipolar - Answer Where two nations control global power (e.g. US and British Empire in first part of 20th century) multipolar - Answer an international system in which there are several states or great powers of roughly equal strength or weight hard power - Answer The reliance on economic and military strength to solve international problems. soft power - Answer a persuasi...