Framing Global Politics
Name one example of a non-state actor that influences global politics.
What is an NGO (e.g., Red Cross), an MNC (e.g., Shell), a civil society organization, terrorist organization/rebel group (e.g., Hezbollah)
Who coined the terms hard power, soft power, and smart power?
Joseph Nye
What peace treaty is associated with the foundation of traditional sovereignty?
The Treaty of Westphalia.
The agreement between citizens and their government that gives the state the right to rule?
The social contract
Which theory emphasizes state self-interest and survival in an anarchic global system?
Realism
What is the difference between a state and a nation-state?
A state is a political entity with sovereignty, while a nation-state is a state whose population shares a common identity (language, culture, history).
Define “power-over” and name one political thinker associated with this concept.
Power-over is domination or control of others. One associated thinker is Mary Parker Follett or Hannah Arendt.
What does internal sovereignty refer to?
The state’s authority and ability to govern within its own borders.
What principle states that a government's legitimacy is derived from the will and participation of the people?
Popular Sovereignty
Which theory emphasizes interdependence and cooperation through institutions like the UN?
Liberalism
What are 4 criteria for a political entity to be considered a state under the Montevideo Convention and Westphalian sovereignty
a permanent population, defined territory, a government, and the capacity to enter into relations with other states?
What is structural power?
Power embedded in systems and institutions that shape how others behave, often invisibly.
Which theory of global politics is most associated with traditional sovereignty?
Realism (although Liberalism relies on this as well).
According to Max Weber, what are the three types of authority that can legitimize rule?
What are traditional, charismatic, and legal-rational authority?
Which theory views global politics as socially constructed through ideas and norms?
Constructivism
What type of government is characterized by a blend of autocracy and democracy?
Anocracy
Soft power is defined as the ability to shape others' preferences through appeal and attraction. Name two sources of soft power and explain how they can influence global politics.
Varied answers - hartford will decide
Name one challenge to sovereignty caused by globalization.
What is supranationality, transnational corporations, or international migration?
What model helps measure public participation in political decision-making?
Arnstein's ladder of participation
What does neo-Marxism critique in global politics?
The economic inequalities driven by capitalist exploitation and the dominance of powerful states and MNCs.
According to Lankauskienė’s model of the life cycle of a social movement, what are the four stages a movement typically progresses through, and how can understanding these stages help us evaluate a movement’s impact in global politics?
What are emergence, coalescence, institutionalization, and decline? Understanding these stages helps us analyze a movement’s development, effectiveness, and ability to create lasting political or social change.
How does Qin Yaqing’s concept of relational power differ from Western notions of power, and what does it reveal about how states interact in the global system?
Relational power emphasizes mutual influence and the importance of relationships, rather than domination. Unlike the Western focus on control, Qin argues that power is co-constructed through interactions and shaped by cultural context, particularly in East Asia.
What UN doctrine justifies international intervention when a state is violating human rights?
R2P - Responsibility to Protect
What is the difference between top-down and bottom-up legitimacy?
Top-down is imposed from above (e.g., through control of information), while bottom-up comes from popular support.
Which Critical Theory is presented in this analysis of "Signal Gate": "The scandal reveals how global security is often shaped by elite male-dominated power structures. The audacity of these officials to casually leak or fail to secure classified discussions reflects a broader culture where masculine bravado and carelessness are normalized in diplomacy and conflict."
Feminism