Week 5: History of International Relations and Theories of Global Change

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts from the lecture on the history of international relations and theories of global change.

Continuity and Change

The concept that understanding the processes of continuity helps us in analyzing global change.

Realism

A theory that emphasizes continuity in international relations, focusing on enduring structures.

Unipolarity

A global political system dominated by a single superpower.

Multipolarity

A global political system where multiple states hold significant power.

Epiphenomena

Changes that have no significant effect on the underlying structures.

Cultural Hegemony

A concept by Antonio Gramsci that describes how power is maintained through cultural means rather than force.

Hegemony

The dominance of one group over others, often maintained through ideological consent.

Robert Cox

An academic who argues that world order shapes how people act and interact.

Pax Romana

The long period of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire.

Turbulence

Instability and disruption in social and political orders leading to change.

James Rosenau

A theorist who analyzes changes in world governance and patterns of order.

Arab Spring

A series of protests and uprisings in the Arab world that resulted in political upheaval.

New World Disorder (NWD)

The ongoing transformation of the international system characterized by lingering old orders.

Institutional Change

Transformations in organizations and systems that reflect and guide change in social relations.

Global Governance

Cooperation among global actors to manage shared affairs and challenges.

Normative Framework

A set of principles that guide theorization about change and continuity in global politics.