International Order and Global Politics

These flashcards cover key concepts from a lecture on international order, global politics, populism, climate change, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

What are the types of international order identified by Ikenberry?

1. Balance of power, 2. Hegemonic, 3. Constitutional.

What characterizes a constitutional order in international politics?

It includes strategic restraint by the hegemon, strong institutions, and allows smaller states a voice/veto.

What is the key feature of Liberal Internationalism 3.0?

A future post-American liberal order with shared authority and more global and intrusive rules.

What critique does Mearsheimer provide about the liberal order after the Cold War?

He argues that it was doomed due to overreach, nationalism, and backlash from globalization.

What is meant by 'soft constitutional liberal order'?

A system that has rules and institutions but remains state-centric.

How does Trump’s view differ from Biden’s regarding international relations?

Trump favors anti-multilateralism and bilateral deals, while Biden restores alliances and multilateralism.

What has contributed to the rise of new powers according to the notes?

China's economic growth, the Belt & Road Initiative, and other rising BRICS countries pushing for more influence.

What are the four industrial revolutions identified in the lecture notes?

1. Steam and mechanization, 2. Electricity and mass production, 3. Digital/IT revolution, 4. AI and biotech.

What is the definition of populism according to Mudde?

A thin-centered ideology that divides society into 'pure people' versus 'corrupt elite'.

What tension exists in the context of migration?

The tension between state sovereignty and border control versus human rights and international norms.

What are the four main goals of the Global Compact on Refugees (2018)?

1. Ease pressure on host countries, 2. Enhance refugee self-reliance, 3. Expand resettlement pathways, 4. Support safe voluntary return.

What is the main issue regarding climate change and governance?

The negative externalities where polluters do not pay the full costs of their actions.

What are the goals of the EU Green Deal?

Achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and reduce emissions by at least 55% by 2030.

How does the realist view interpret the Russia-Ukraine situation?

Russia is acting as a great power defending its sphere of influence against NATO/EU expansion.

What does the liberal/institutional view say about the conflict in Ukraine?

It views the invasion as a violation of sovereignty and a test of the rules-based international order.