Hegemony
What state is the only regional hegemon in the world?
United States
Which theory does Mearsheimer use that requires these assumptions?
Realism
How many major actors are included in advocacy networks?
Seven
Define Transnational Networks
networks that extend/operate across national boundaries
What is the definition of a hegemon?
A state that is so powerful it dominates all others.
How many assumptions does Meascheimer list?
5
Define Networks
forms of organization characterized by voluntary, reciprocal, & horizontal patterns of communication & exchange.
What did Seck and Kikkink name as most important to a transnational advocacy networks' identity?
The ability to generate information quickly and use it effectively
Given hegemony's limits, what is the goal of states?
To be the only regional hegemon in the world.
What are two of the assumptions?
1. The international system is anarchic
2. Great powers have offensive military capacity
3. States can never fully know other states’ intentions
4. The main goal of states is survival
5. Great powers are rational actors
Name two of the tactics that Transnational Advocacy networks use
Information Politics, Symbolic Politics, Leverage Politics, Accountability Politics
Name two of the five influences that transnational advocacy networks have
Issue creation and attention/agenda setting
Influence on discursive positions of states as well as regional and international organizations
Influence on institutional procedures
Influence on policy change in target actors
Influence on state behavior