IR theory
The three main beliefs of Realists
What are:
1) The state is the main actor
2) State survival and self-interest
3) Anarchy, and no true global government
Power that each P5 member on the security council has
What is veto
At least three reasons for veganism discussed in the articles for week 4
One thing people should consider about voluntourism and the industry
What are:
- Industry focused on profit rather than solely aid
- Volunteers going for adventure
- Potential negative effect on communities
Theorist to cite when discussing Classical Realism
Who is Hans Morgenthau (Politics Among Nations), or from course readings, either Snyder or Walt's article, which discusses Morgenthau
What are:
- Money not reaching labourers and migratory workers
- Lower quality coffee labeled as fair trade
The approximate amount that demand for meat is increasing or decreasing globally (projected to 2030)
What is 14%
At least one commonality between people described as being in the "bottom billion"
- Civil war
- Natural resource politics
- Landlocked
- Poor governance
Samuel Huntington's main argument in "Clash of Civilizations" summarized in one sentence.
What is: "The great divisions among humankind and the dominating source of conflict will be cultural."
What are:
1) Expand investigations 2) Independent audits 3) Stronger rules against corruption and fraud 4) Protect whistleblowers 5) Prevent sexual harassment 6) Code of ethics
The level of government that the UNDHR (UN Declaration of Human Rights) describes human rights as the obligation of
What are states
Sachs theory of development
What is wealthy countries doubling assistance
Dependency Theory
What is a theory that describes the structure of the economic system as stratifying western economies (core) and keeps others underdeveloped (periphery). Offshoot of Marxist IR theory.
At least one explanation given by Samantha Power for why the UN failed to act during the Rwandan Genocide
- USA's reluctance due to failed mission to Somalia
- Security council structure
- Failure of US diplomacy techniques
- Low knowledge (contested)
Main argument in Margret Robinson's "Veganism and Mi'kmaq legends"
What is: Indigenous spirituality and feminism as congruent with a vegan diet
Potential development strategies regarding the 200 question (commonalities between people of the "bottom billion").
What are: - Better governance, changes in behaviour of high-income countries (trade), foreign aid