Pop Culture & Soft Power in International Relations
Which is not a reason why India fares worse on soft power metrics than it objectively should?
A. India received considerable aid from both the USA and Soviet Union
B. India has many unicorns, but a low rate of citizens with access to basic tech
C. Many positive Indian contributions are not associated with the country
D. India appeals more to other developing countries than the developed world
The Saudi budget deficit is producing changes in the amount of monies allocated to Vision 2030 so a number of them may not be completed by 2030. What might buy Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) time to complete these projects?
A. F1 Racing
B. LIV Golf
C. Hosting the World Cup
D. The general success of the Kingdom as a global sports hub
Whitewater, Wisconsin has welcomed an influx of migrants but there are challenges including school funding, finding a new job, and learning a new language. What is another challenge?
A. There are no extra funds in the state budget for school funding
B. The town non-profit that provided food is closing
C. There is no public transportation
D. Businesses have begun asking for documentation
What Act of Congress is unique in that it authorizes the use of force against not only other countries but also unspecified organizations and individuals?
A. War Powers Resolution of 1973
B. Authorization to Use Military Force 2001
C. Posse Comitatus Act
D. Authorization for the Use of Military Force 1991
China originally pursued the Belt and Road Initiative for all reasons EXCEPT:
A. To develop cutting-edge technologies for domestic consumers
B. To narrow the economic gap between China’s coastal cities and the interior
C. To reorient commerce away from the USA
D. To convert economic clout into political influence
In Fiji, Chinese soft power is projected primarily through its:
A. Language instructors
B. Entrepreneurs
C. Sports figures
D. Musicians
What characteristic of a country that contributes to a negative outcome of sports diplomacy did George Orwell point out in a 1945 essay?
A. Patriotism
B. Nationalism
C. Socioeconomic problems
D. Human rights issues
Migrants include those who fear death or for themselves or their families if they remain in the country. What is an additional factor that pushes people to become reluctant migrants?
A. Climate change
B. Opportunity to move from rural to urban area
C. Their family has moved to another country
D. They are farm workers
Beginning with the first major law passed by the First Congress and continuing until the Civil War, tariffs served as:
A. The main source of the federal government’s revenue
B. The encouragement and protection of manufactures
C. Protection for farming
D. A source of revenue in addition to the Federal Income Tax
Through the Belt and Road Initiative, China has upgraded approximately how much of the total railway network in Sub-Saharan Africa?
A. 20%
B. 16%
C. 11%
D. 8%
Which country below, with the largest COVID-19 vaccine factory on earth, uses vaccine diplomacy to project soft power?
A. India
B. China
C. Brazil
D. Australia
Arlington, Texas will host nine matches in the 2026 World Cup—the most of any city. What component will create one of the biggest economic impacts?
A. The base camps for teams
B. An International Broadcast Center
C. The Fan Festival
D. The nine World Cup Matches
The cultural complexity of places like Zanzibar evolved from its history of colonialism, empire, and _______ migration:
A. Return
B. Seasonal
C. Monsoon
D. Reluctant
Although the President and Congress split foreign policy responsibilities, most scholars agree the balance of power today skews decisively toward the President for five reasons. Which is very rarely used in foreign policy issues?
A. Constitutional authority
B. Statutory authority
C. Veto power
D. Presidential initiative
Unlike the U.S. Marshall Plan, the Belt and Road initiative is more ___________:
A. Restricted by end date
B. Reliant on third-party capital
C. Geographically dispersed
D. Reliant on private investment
According to Joseph Nye, the importance of “reputation” in world politics is being overtaken by what as a soft power source?
A. Adaptability
B. Credibility
C. Durability
D. Flexibility
Which of the following is NOT a reason Qatar was a controversial host of the 2022 World Cup?
A. Kafala System
B. Treatment of LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities
C. Treatment of laborers
D. Qatar’s role suppressing rebels during the Arab Spring
In the Gallup survey on the global desire to migrate, all but one of the regions listed had an increase in the percentage of people who desired to move. What was the region that showed a decrease?
A. Australia/New Zealand
B. East Asia
C. European Union
D. Commonwealth of Independent States
Which of these issues regarding immigration requires legislation from Congress?
A. Determining how federal agencies devote resources and staff to certain immigration issues
B. Establishing a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants
C. Suspending or realigning the Refugee Admissions Program
D. Prioritizing their enforcement efforts of federal agencies
Which countries does CSIS expert Daniel Runde recommend that the U.S. partner with for private-capital responses to the Belt and Road Initiative?
A. Germany, Japan, and Brazil
B. Japan, Australia, and the United Kingdom
C. The United Kingdom, France, and Australia
D. Japan, South Korea, and Australia
America’s first “Jazz Ambassador” to tour with U.S. sponsorship in 1956 was:
A. Count Basie
B. Ella Fitzgerald
C. Dizzy Gillespie
D. Maceo Parker
The expansion of the 2026 World Cup could generate nearly double the average of the last 4 World Cups’ carbon dioxide equivalent. What is the source of the largest increase?
A. Increase in auto emissions in the host cities
B. Large crowds in more hosting cities
C. Air travel to/from host cities
D. Mass transit usage in the host cities
The European Neighborhood Policy (ENP) was broader than migration management, setting the stage for securitization and externalization. What is the core aim of externalization?
A. Prevent migrants from reaching Europe’s shores
B. Treat migration as a security issue
C. Remigration
D. Streamline the asylum application process
Why was President Washington “flabbergasted” after his appearance before the Senate to seek advice on how to best negotiate a treaty with an Indian tribe?
A. The Senate informed the President that if presented with a treaty proposal with the Indian tribe they would reject it
B. No discussion or debate by the Senate as the treaty was handed off to a committee for a later date
C. The Senate questioned the President at length but then handed it off to a committee for a vote at a later date
D. The Senate adjourned the session shortly before the President arrived
What is a key factor in the economic inequality between China’s coastal and interior regions?
A. China’s dependence on coastal resources for energy
B. China’s restrictions on foreign tourism in the interior
C. China’s environmental protection policies
D. China’s economic development model