International relations and global governance Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Sovereign - Answer-Recognised ability to exercise power over a territory with defined borders. Power - Answer-The ability of one global actor to influence the actions of another global actor. NGOs - Answer-Specialised organisations, agencies and groups committed to promoting a range of issues. They are independent from government influence, working as a group of individuals from around the world as a moderating influence on government behaviour. International Relations - Answer-Study of the...

Realism - Answer-an approach to politics that 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-a theory founded on the natural goodness of humans and the autonomy of the individual and favoring civil and political liberties, government by law with the consent of the governed, and protection from arbitrary authority Marxism - Answer...

Global Politics Essentials (IB Global Politics) 2024 Exam Questions All Correctly Answered realists - Answer --prioritize hard power -sovereignty through Westphalian State System (states are the only true actors) -states are guided by self-interest, not by ethics -place no value in IGOS -unilateralist approach to international relations liberalists - Answer --cooperation between states reduce likelihood of conflict -global governance by IGOS maintain global peace/security -multilate...

state - Answer- self-governing political entity with sovereignty and characteristics that include territrory, population, organization and recognition. Universally, it is the highest political organization. Failed State - Answer- A state characterized by social, political, and economic failure. Common Characteristics of a Failed State - Answer- a central government too weak or ineffective to control its territory, non-provision of public services, widespread corruption and criminality, ref...

Realism - Answer- Attempts to explain the world as it is in reality - rather than describing the world as we would like it to be. This means that realism can sometimes be seen as ignoring the moral or ethical implications of a particular event such as a territorial conflict. Liberalism - Answer- Focuses on the way in which we live in a world characterised by interdependence between states, see us as living in an era characterised by great change occurring at a rapid pace. Just War Theory -...

Realism - Answer- an approach to politics that 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- a theory founded on the natural goodness of humans and the autonomy of the individual and favoring civil and political liberties, government by law with the consent of the governed, and protection from arbitrary authority Marxism - Answ...

What structure for Ethical considerations? Tucker's 5 Questions What structure for deciding strategy on public sector projects Public Sector Portfolio Matrix ACCA - 5 Skills? Commercial Acumen -Judgement - Awareness Analysis -Investigate -Enquire -Consider Communication -Inform -Persuade -Clarify Evaluation -Assess -Estimate -Appraise Scepticim -Probe -Question -Challange What model for environmental? PESTEL 5 Forces National What model for competitiveness? ...

IB Global Politics Key Concepts with Verified Solutions Power Ability to effect change in the world and rather than a unitary or independent force, is an aspect of relations among people within various social organisations Soft Power A persuasive approach to international relationships, often involving the use of economic or cultural influence Hard Power A coercive approach to international relations, often involving the use of military power Smart Power The combination of hard...

POS 486: Midterm Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers One of these is not a feature of the contemporary "global economy": - answerAll significant non-tariff barriers to trade have been eliminated, and distance, history andculture no longer influence patterns of trade. One of these statements is a contradiction in globalization today: - answer The (problematic) "Hyperglobalization Thesis" predicts a simple convergence on a liberal model of capitalism and assumes all of the followin...

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 ...