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The increasing integration of the world in terms of communications, culture, and economics; changing subjective experiences of space and time. It’s affected international trade, corporations, technology, and relations between the worllds rich and poor countries.
Critics argue that major economies are no more integrated than they were before WWI. They also doubt the regional and geographic distinctions are disappearing on favor of a single global market.
The challenge of getting key actors to forgo individual interest for the benefit of serving the collective interest of all group members
A situation modeled by a game theory in which rational actors pursuing their individual interests all achieve worse outcomes than they could have by working together.
Dominance of one state over the others others, often used to describe a state's influence in international politics.
Situations in which one actors gain is exactly balanced by another participant's losses, opposed to a non zero-sum game in which it’s possible for both actors to gain or lose.
A theory that seeks to explain international relations in terms of cooperation, interdependance, the role of international organizations, and the importance of individual rights.
Sets of norms, rules, and decision-making procedures around which actor expectations converge in a given area of international relations.
Key acts will make calculated and deliberate decisions based on the cost and benefit analysis.
Two or more states build up their military capabilities in response to each other.
An approach that seeks to explain IR in terms of identity and
What are the nine global regions of the world?
North America 2. Latin America 3. Europe 4. Africa 5. Middle East 6. China 7. South Asia 8. Russia/CIS 9. Japan/pacific
How critical is the global level of analysis to our understanding the international relations of today?
Anarchy
A term that implies not complete chaos but the lack of a central government that can enforce rules
The principle of sovereignty
The principle of sovereignty refers to the authority of a state to govern itself and make decisions independently without external interference. It is a foundational concept in international law that recognizes the rights and responsibilities of states in the global system.
Levels Of Analysis
A framework of similar actors or procesess that analyze issues at different scales, including individual, state, and systemic levels.
Individual level (Levels Of Analysis)
Perceptions, actions or choices of individual humans such as presidents
Domestic level (Levels Of Analysis)
Characteristics of a state that influences sate actions in the international arena. (political organizations)
Interstate level (Levels Of Analysis)
Influence of international systems upon outcomes. (Military power)
Global level (Levels Of Analysis)
Global trends and forces that transcend interactions of states. (Technology)
Key actors in IR
United States, China, Russia, France, Germany, Britain, Japan
Dominance
A principle for solving collective goods problem by establishing a power hierarchy that enforces compliance among group members. Those at the top control those below them.
Reciprocity
A principle for solving collective goods problem where states respond to each other's actions, rewarding cooperative behavior and punishing non-cooperative behavior to promote mutual benefit.
Identity
A principle for solving the collective goods problem that emphasizes shared beliefs and values among members, fostering cooperation based on group identity and solidarity.
What is the importance of gross domestic product to the evolution of today’s international system?
GDP
Why is GDP an important indicator of position for states today? What does this mean in light of the
recent recession?
What are three key events of the 20th century that have shaped international relations today?
Alliances
States that work together to meet the same goal or to limit powers. NATO is a U.S led military alliance formed to oppose soviet powers. The U.S-Japanese security treaty is the second most importance alliance.
Detterence
Threat to punish another actor if it takes a negative action.
How does Realism’s explanation of international events differ from other approaches?
Realism focuses on war, conflict and military power to explain events in international relations.
Power Transition Theory
Large wars result from challenges to the top position in the status hierarchy.
Major strengths and weaknesses of Liberalism
Liberalism promotes free trade, cooperation and stability. However, there are exceptions in democratic peace.
Neoliberalism
Stresses the importance of international institutions in reducing the conflict realists assume. They share the belief with realists that actors are rationally perishing their self interests.
Collective Security
The formation of broad alliances to jointly appose aggression by any actor.
Power
The ability or potential to influence others behavior through force or persuasion. The most powerful states today are the United States, China, Russia, Japan, Germany, France and Britain. They have large GDPs, strong military forces and economies.
Negative vs position reciprocity
Liberal Institutionalism
