Theories
This theory says that power is the one goal of all states
Realism
Donald Trump want to use these to revitalize American manufacturing
Tariffs
This period of bipolarity and heightened tensions defined the latter half of the 20th century
The Cold War
She was recently elected as President of Mexico
Claudia Sheinbaum
This organization was founded to encourage cooperation and prevent global wars and disputes
The United Nations
This theory views international politics through the lens of gender
Feminist Theory
This Middle Eastern country has been the target of multinational airstrikes in the wake of missile attacks and seizure of shipping vessels
Yemen
This treaty was signed to prevent German Rearmament, and contributed significantly to WW2
The Treaty of Versailles
This influential Social Contract Theorist stated that without strong government, life would be anarchic and painful
Hobbes
This alliance was created largely to counterbalance NATO
The Warsaw Pact
According to this theory, history and society are defined by conflict over material wealth
Class-system Theory/Marxism
This party recently narrowly won German parliamentary elections
Christian Democrats/Conservatives
This 1994 Agreement between the US and two other states was renegotiated and given a new name amid concerns around manufacturing and trade
NAFTA/USMCA
This American President's doctrine towards South and Central America has arguably continued to exist today
Monroe
This multinational bloc wants to challenge American global dominance, especially economically
BRICS
This theory says that all aspects of society and politics are human constructs with no natural law behind them
Postmodern Theory
This African country's civil war has entered a new phase as government forces have retaken the capital
Sudan
This 19th-century series of diplomatic meetings laid the foundation of Europe's institutions and geography in the post-Napoleonic era
The Congress of Vienna
This Chinese premier transformed China from a more ideologically-defined and sharply socialist country into a more pragmatic, state-capitalist society
Deng Xiaoping
This global organization facilitates trade and is it's members are responsible for 98% of global trade
The World Trade Organization
This theory says that imperialism and racism continue to affect IR, and also affects other theories that do not adequately take racism and colonialism into account
This country is the most recent to join BRICS, obtaining membership on January 6th, 2025
Indonesia
This country was the last state to declare independence from the Soviet Union, and very briefly remained a Soviet Republic even after Russia had declared independence
Kazakhstan
Antonio Guterres
This regional organization has worked towards economic cooperation and peacekeeping, but has had diminishing membership in the wake of several coups