Mckibben Samenvattingen, Aantekeningen en Examens

"Thinking Theoretically" includes definitions for the following: theory, hypothesis, and theoretical perspective. "Realism" includes assumptions and characteristics of the realist school of thought in international studies, as well as major scholars of the realist school of thought and definitions for vocabulary terms.

Includes a definition for international relations. Includes a list of essential questions to ask when studying international relations, questions that are especially helpful as you begin your study of international relations. Lists the key theories of international relations. Discusses tools for studying international relations and the method used by each tool in the study of international relations.

Provides descriptions and characteristics of liberalism, neoliberal institutionalism, and general characteristics of other liberal theories. Defines reciprocity principle, identity principle, complex interdependence, democratic peace, and commercial peace.

Identifies each part of the United Nations: Security Council, General Assembly, Secretariat, Economic and Social Council, and International Court of Justice. Describes characteristics of each part, including: the permanent and nonpermanent members of the Security Council, the abilities of each body, and the general areas (i.e. peace, security, etc) each body deals with.

Explains different types of international law, including criminal law and maritime law. Identifies sources of international law. Explains vertical and horizontal enforcement. Defines treaty, vertical enforcement, horizontal enforcement, extradition treaties, substantive treaties, mutual legal assistance treaties, territorial waters, exclusive economic zone and explains the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Explains the radical and non-mainstream theories of international relations, including Marxism, Dependency Theory, and Feminist Critiques. Includes definitions for proletariat, difference feminism, and liberal feminism.

Explains and describes characteristics and core tenets of the constructivist school of thought. Defines soft power.

Explains traditional peacekeeping and complex peacekeeping