Theory
What does constructivism explains?
Identity and interests
Can a state have multiple unstable identities?
No, it can have multiple but not unstable
According to constructivism, are social threats natural?
No, they are constructed
Is the ______ ______ Anarchical?
International System
Does the Vietnam war represents the power of discourse
Yes
Does constructivism believe in distribution of power?
Yes, but they believe more in distribution of knowledge
Interests
What is anarchy
The absence of both central authority and collective security
Where was Alexander Wendt born?
Mainz, West Germany
Mention a constructivist movie/show that is NOT the Truman Show
The Matrix, Stranger Things, Narnia, etc.
How do constructivist see realists?
As selfish, power-seeking, they don't care of identity and cooperation.
Articulation, Interpellation, Discourse
What depends on how identity gets defined?
The culture of anarchy
Anarchy is a _____ system.
Self-help
How can you understand the security dilemma through constructivism?
With the mirror-theory of identity formation
Mention three important institutions for constructivism
Sovereignty, national security, self-help, borders, legitimacy, international recognition, collective security
Signalling, interpreting and responding are part of what?
The mirror theory of identity-formation
A system of rewards can decrease the chances of anarchy, True or False?
True, because it enhances trust
Competitive security systems are sustained by practices that create ______ and ______
Insecurity and distrust
Which of the two is an example of articulation:
-The word "fifi"
-The term "cold war"
Both are articulations:)
How can a state "construct" itself?
Through knowledge and understanding of the world
What is altercasting?
To project an identity
Why do states don't acknowledge UFOs existence?
Because they are not considered a threat to the status quo
Who were the authors of the readings? Mention at least two
Wendt, Zehfuss, Weldes and Duvall.
Is legitimacy given during or after the making of national interest ?
During, because the states "construct" its interests, they are not given by the Int. Society.