Ascendancy of Liberal Ideas
TRUE OF FALSE? There was a shift in liberal thinking due to World War I.
TRUE!
What core belief in international relations suggests that states can act rationally and seek cooperation?
What is the belief in reason and cooperation?
According to the Democratic Peace Theory, what is a notable characteristic of conflicts between democratic countries?
What is democracies being less likely to go to war with each other?
What do states prioritize over liberal values?
What is self-interest?
What emerging powers are challenging Western dominance in global affairs?
Who are China and Russia?
What international organizations were established in the post-1945 order to promote cooperation and stability?
What are the United Nations (UN), International Monetary Fund (IMF), and World Trade Organization (WTO)
According to this perspective, what do international norms and institutions promote among states?
What is cooperation and interdependence?
How does extensive trade between nations contribute to reducing conflicts, according to the information?
How does economic interdependence, through extensive trade relationships, reduce conflict?
What does the realist perspective primarily emphasize in international relations?
What is power and security?
How do rapidly growing economies influence the international system?
What is shift the balance of power?
What are rising nationalism, populism, and disputes over global governance, trade, and climate change?
Uncertain Future
How does believing in free trade and economic cooperation help maintain peace?
How does it deter conflicts by creating economic ties?
Give an example of an international agreement that addresses global challenges.
What is the Montreal Protocol or the Paris Agreement?
What shapes state behavior and interests?
What are cultural and contextual factors?
Give an example of a distinct political system that an emerging power might have in contrast to Western countries.
What is an authoritarian political system?
Who is associated with the vision of emphasizing international cooperation particularly through the League of Nations?
Who is Woodrow Wilson?
How does the belief in free trade and economic cooperation help prevent wars?
How does it create mutual interests in peace?
Provide an example of a regional entity mentioned in the information that promotes peace through economic integration.
What is the European Union?
Provide an example of how cultural factors can influence state behavior and interests in international relations.
Cultural norms related to honor, religion, or identity impacting state actions.
Can emerging powers challenge Western dominance solely through economic competition, or are there other contributing factors?
No, it's not solely through economic competition; global influence and alternative governance models also play a role.
What criticism is often directed at the liberal international order, highlighting persistent patterns that create inequality and power imbalances among nations?
What are critiques of structural hierarchy within the liberal order?
What does liberalism support for solving global challenges and which institutions does it favor?
What is global governance and multilateral institutions?
Besides avoiding conflicts with each other, what other characteristic is often associated with democracies' foreign policy?
What is a tendency to promote democracy and human rights?
What is one criticism regarding the enforcement and compliance mechanisms of global climate agreements?
What is the reliance on moral pressure and peer review, with questions about holding countries accountable?
What specific actions or measures might emerging powers take to challenge existing norms and priorities in global governance?
Examples may include proposing alternative policies or seeking leadership positions in international institutions.