Environment & Terrorism
others
States 1
States 2
Religions & War
100
Give 3 examples about contemporary environmental issue.
Pesticide, Sea level, Global warming, etc.
100
2 sides of Islam in middle east.
Sunni— UAE, Yemen Shia— Syria, Iraq
100
List 3 types of state
a. Advanced Capitalist State (postmodern state) b. Modernizing states c. Weak states
100
What are the major differences between weak and modern state
Weak state: unable or unwilling to provide security and order, not to mention freedom, justice, and welfare for the population. Modern state:Have a complete government and economic system.
100
What is the original definition of religion conflict in IR
A clash of civilizations
200
Give 3 common methods used by terrorism
Airplane hijacking, Bombings, Suicide attacks
200
EU big expansion date
2014.1.1
200
Announcement by ecoradicals
Defines how large a species population can become before it overuses the resources available in the ecosystem
200
What is constructivists focus on in religious?
The role of religion in international affairs.
300
What is terrorism
Terrorism is the unlawful use or threatened use of violence against civilians, often to achieve political, religious, or similar objectives.
300
4 major types of contemporary issues
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300
Postmodern states?
Which have high levels of cross border integration.
300
Definition of weak state
Post-independence leaders not interested in creating strong institutions
300
Give an example of modern religion conflict.
Jerusalem
400
What is a modernist?
Those who believe that environmental challenges are not serious challenge to advanced societies. Progress in knowledge and tech can protect the environment.
400
To a very large degree, the major civilizations in human history have been closely identified with the world’s great religions. Who said this?
Huntington
400
Describe the security Dilemma
An important paradox inherent in the state system. A fundamental reason for the existence of states is to provide their citizens with security. However, the existence of these armed states threatens the very security they are expected to maintain.
400
2 major theories that can change statehood
1. One trend towards a common identity for the Western political order a. Political democracy b. Individual rights c. Market economy d. Private property 2. The other trend is towards fragmentation against a common identity a. Ethnic b. National c. Religious
400
Describe some behaviors about religious clash such as Macro-islam?
Conflict between groups in different civilizations will be more frequent, more sustained and more violent than conflicts between groups in the same civilization.
500
What is the main idea about ecoradicals?
Believe that environmental problems are highly serious. Dramatic changes of lifestyles plus population control are necessary in order to promote sustainable development.
500
Basic idea from Vendulka Kubalkava
proposes the foundation of a new paradigm, called International Political Theology (IPT); the aim of which is to analytically confront the resurgence of religion in IR
500
Weak states' government characteristics. (give the main idea)
Inefficient and corrupt administrative and institutional structures. Rule based on coercion rather than the rule of law Monopoly on the legitimate use of violence not established.
500
What are 3 things that can explain the high integration
1. Economic integration a. WTO, trade organization (NAFTA), individual treaties 2. Political integration a. Functioning management of bureaucracies 3. Social integration. a. Different ethnic groups identify with the state
500
In religions, what is the thing that Int. Soc. and Liberals theorists focus on?
Religious norms and institutions in the international arena.
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