Approaches to Global Politics 0.0 / 5 ? Government & PoliticsGlobal issuesA2/A-levelEdexcel Created by: sophieCreated on: 06-06-15 17:16 What are the three central themes in global politics? Statism, Survival & Self-Help 1 of 37 Who said 'the state must do what it can to preserve its health and strength" Friedrich Meinecke 2 of 37 Who argued that morality is harmful if adhered to by the state? Machiavelli 3 of 37 Realists believe that war is inevitable, true or false? True 4 of 37 According to realists, war is inevitable due to 4 aspects of realism? Pursuing own interests, Tendencies in human nature (Selfish), Anarchy self-help (military acquisition) and balance of power 5 of 37 Who believes that international politics should be based on morality? Kant 6 of 37 What liberalism value? Order, Liberty, Justice and Tolerance 7 of 37 How does liberalism differ from realism? Optimistic human nature, favours international cooperation, Interdependence (cobweb) 8 of 37 Liberalist view on war? War is natural but AVOIDABLE 9 of 37 Liberalists believe war is avoidable, why do they believe war occurs? Anarchy leads to conflict, Economic nationalism creates competition, Authoritarian states tend to be expansionist/militariat 10 of 37 How can war be avoided in terms of anarchy? International/ supranational bodies to uphold rule of law 11 of 37 How can be war be avoided in terms of economic nationalism? Global interdependence and trade links 12 of 37 How can war be avoided in terms of authoritarian states? Democratic peace thesis- democracy should be promoted. 13 of 37 What are the points stating there is a democratic peace thesis? 1) zones of peace e.g. Europe, Australia 2) Non violent resolutions e.g. negotiations 3) Public opinion favour democracy 14 of 37 How has the democratic peace thesis been criticised? 1) might be interdependence not democracy 2) Democracies go to war not just self defence 3) selfish public e.g. terrorism 15 of 37 what is external sovereignty? Principle of non-interference where states are legally equal 16 of 37 what is internal sovereignty? Unchallengeable power WITHIN the state 17 of 37 What treaty laid the foundations for the state and emphasised sovereignty? Westphalia 1648 18 of 37 What has impacted on sovereignty? Rise of global bodies and non state actors, regional governance, Humanitarian intervention &HR. 19 of 37 What defines a state? -Permanent population -defined territory -effective government -ability to act externally 20 of 37 What is a weak state? One with ethnic/religious tensions 21 of 37 What is a failed state? Forfeit political leverage to non-state actors 22 of 37 What is a collapsed state? Vacuum of authority 23 of 37 An example of a weak state? North Korea (no rule of law) 24 of 37 An example of a failed state? Yemen- no population and territory is dubious 25 of 37 example of a collapsed state? Sierra Leone 26 of 37 What is a nation? tribe of people with culture etc. no jurisdiction 27 of 37 Why has there been a rise in nationalism? 1) Independence of states 2) sense of purpose previously lacked 3) imigration and EU 28 of 37 What are some examples of TNCs? Walmart and Apple 29 of 37 What are some examples of NGOs Oxfam, Cureviolence, Oxfam, DanChurch AId 30 of 37 What is an example of a terrorist org? Al Qaeda 31 of 37 An NGO which promotes development or aid is? Operational 32 of 37 An example of an operational NGO? Oxfam 33 of 37 The head of Oxfam stole how much? $64,000 34 of 37 A Positive example of an advocacy NGO? Cureviolence 35 of 37 There was a 16-34% reduction in what, due to Cureviolence? Killing 36 of 37 How many groups were granted consultative status by the UN? 1000 37 of 37
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