Definitions
This term refers to the potential conflict arising from the competition and tensions among the world's major military powers.
What is "great-power war"?
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_______ _____ - is the theory that posits that societies progress through stages of development, with economic growth and industrialization leading to social and political __________.
What is Modernization theory?
True or False
According to the "Great-Power War" theory - Economic interdependence eased tensions, as countries worked together on trade, jobs, and resources, particularly energy, rather than fearing conflicts stemming from globalization.
What is False?
Economic interdependence only added to the tensions, as conflict over trade, jobs, and resources, especially energy trumped expectations that globalization was an unmitigated source of peace.
In the context of great-power war, this term signifies a temporary pause in hostilities negotiated between conflicting parties.
What is a "ceasefire"?
In the context of great-power war, what term describes the political and military strategy aimed at preventing any single power from dominating the world stage?
What is "balance of power"?
What is the theory in international relations that emphasizes the aggressive pursuit of power and security by states, often through military means and expansionist policies?
What is offensive realism?
According to the theory which nation state will displace American power and influence in East Asia and become a rival regional hegemon?
What is China?
In the context of great-power war, this term refers to the diplomatic strategy of negotiating agreements and treaties to reduce tensions and prevent conflicts.
What is "diplomatic negotiation"?
This historical period, characterized by intense rivalry and military build-up between the United States and the Soviet Union, is often cited as an example of great-power war dynamics.
What is the "Cold War"?
What is the system of international cooperation and coordination among states and non-state actors to address global issues and challenges, often involving institutions and norms?
What is global governance?
Who is the American scholar known for developing the "Great-Power War" theory in the field of international relations?
Who is John Mearsheimer?
What is True?
Name the theory that suggests that conflicts between major powers are inevitable due to the inherent nature of the international system.
What is "realism"?
What is the ability of a state or actor to influence others through non-coercive means such as culture, diplomacy, and ideology?
What is soft power?
What event in "history" according to the theory of "Great-Power War" will conclusively end the naive expectations of a peaceful 21st century?
What is the Great Pacific War of 2032-2033?
True/False
According to the theory China and the United States had been on a virtually unavoidable collision course since the late 20th century.
What is True?
This term refers to the strategy of maintaining military capabilities and alliances to deter potential adversaries from initiating conflicts, often associated with the Cold War era.
What is "deterrence"?
What is the theory in international relations that focuses on states' efforts to maintain their security and territorial integrity, often through defensive military strategies and alliances?
What is defensive realism?
According to the "Great-Power War" theory, which international organizations were deemed incapable of coping and surviving due to their inability to adapt to the shifting global dynamics?
What is International Court of Justice, International Criminal Court, World Trade Organization, and United Nations?
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Offensive realism adherents argued that in a world of anarchy the only true security for a state would be _____ _________
What is Global Hegemony?