PSCI1200A EXAM REVIEW

0.0(0)
studied byStudied by 0 people
learnLearn
examPractice Test
spaced repetitionSpaced Repetition
heart puzzleMatch
flashcardsFlashcards
Card Sorting

1/42

encourage image

There's no tags or description

Looks like no tags are added yet.

Study Analytics
Name
Mastery
Learn
Test
Matching
Spaced

No study sessions yet.

43 Terms

1
New cards

Number of countries in Africa

54

2
New cards

Number of countries in the world

It depends on who you ask.

3
New cards

BRICS countries

Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (recently joined)

4
New cards

Number of countries in the EU

19 countries, 21 members (EU and African union)

5
New cards

EU associates with

Pooled sovereignty

6
New cards

Norm entrepreneur

Agents having strong notions about appropriate or desirable behavior.

7
New cards

Collective action problem

A situation where cooperation would make individuals better off but conflicting interests prevent it from happening.

8
New cards

Liberal International Order (LIO)

A world order led by the US characterized by a set of institutions and norms for cooperation.

9
New cards

Hard Power

Direct use of power, such as military or economic power.

10
New cards

Institutional Power

Indirect power that involves setting rules and institutions.

11
New cards

Soft Power

The ability to influence others through attraction and persuasion, often through cultural means.

12
New cards

Order

Stable relationships of things to each other with clear logic.

13
New cards

Disorder

Unpredictable and unstable arrangements with no common goal.

14
New cards

State actors

Countries or governments that operate in global politics.

15
New cards

Non-state actors

Entities such as NGOs or social movements that participate in global politics.

16
New cards

Power dynamics in global politics

Power is more diffuse with more actors in a crowded space and less coherent global order.

17
New cards

Four Faces of Power

States can exhibit hard, institutional, soft, and ideational power.

18
New cards

The significance of 'America First'

Represents a shift in US foreign policy emphasizing nationalism and self-interest.

19
New cards

The implication of Trump’s 'America First'

Questioning the sustainability of US involvement in global politics.

20
New cards

The rise of China

China's growing power and influence in global politics and implications for world order.

21
New cards

Gideon Rose's Fourth Founding

A call for renewed US commitment to the liberal international order.

22
New cards

Collective interest versus self-interest

The necessity for the US to focus more on global collective interests rather than its own.

23
New cards

Path dependency

The idea that past choices limit future options in political decision-making.

24
New cards

Economic inequality

Disparities in income and wealth distribution both within and between countries.

25
New cards

Vaccine apartheid

Inequitable access to COVID-19 vaccines, particularly affecting poorer countries.

26
New cards

Climate change impact on global order

How climate change threatens state sovereignty and necessitates international cooperation.

27
New cards

Common but differentiated responsibilities

Expectation that rich countries bear more responsibility for climate change due to historical emissions.

28
New cards

Democratic backsliding

The deterioration of democratic principles and practices in a given state.

29
New cards

Acceleration effect

The increasing speed of societal changes driven by technological advancements.

30
New cards

Nuclear weapons and global order

Describes the monopoly and control of nuclear technology by state actors.

31
New cards

Role of technology in global order

Technology shapes political dynamics and can alter power balances.

32
New cards

Ukraine War implications

The erosion of the liberal international order and the emergence of a multi-order world.

33
New cards

Gender inequality in global health

The disparity between male and female leadership roles in health sectors, affecting healthcare quality.

34
New cards

Two decades of hell

Refers to conflicts and crises in the 21st century that have challenged US dominance.

35
New cards

Financial crisis of 2008

A significant global economic downturn caused by irresponsible lending and regulatory failures.

36
New cards

The importance of political science in climate change

Emphasizing the need for policies aligning political incentives to address climate challenges.

37
New cards

NATO's role in the Ukraine conflict

To prevent the war from spilling into a broader regional conflict.

38
New cards

Hamas-Israel conflict

Ongoing violence impacting civilians and raising legal and humanitarian concerns.

39
New cards

The significance of power in international relations

Understanding power relations helps address global issues effectively.

40
New cards

Global political order

How states and institutions cooperate to manage international issues.

41
New cards

Power as a relational concept

Power dynamics depend on relationships and context rather than just resources.

42
New cards

Climate justice

The ethical considerations of fairness in the global response to climate change.

43
New cards

Role of powerful states in global governance

Leadership by powerful states is essential for maintaining stability and order.