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A theory is

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a set of generalized statements about political, social or economic activity

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A theory is intended to be used as as

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a basis for prediction

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What are hypotheses?

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general statements positing many possible relationships between two or more variables.

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When thinking theoretically about international relations, using levels of analysis help us to (4 things)

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  1. make logical decisions
  2. Explore all categories of explanation
  3. ask appropriate questions
  4. Decide what evidence to consider
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What are the levels of analysis

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  1. individual level
  2. state level
  3. international level
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What is the focus of the individual level of analysis?

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Personality, perceptions, choices and activities of individual decision makers

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What is the focus of the state level of analysis?

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characteristics of the state, such as the type of government or economic system or interest groups.

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What is the focus of the international level of analysis?

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characteristics of the international system or its’ organization.

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What is realism based on

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based on a view of the individual as primarily fearful, selfish, and power seeking.

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Define Realism

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individuals are organized into states, which act to pursue their own national interest, defined in terms of power.

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What is liberalism based on?

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Human nature is basically good and people can cooperate to affect social progress

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Liberals advocate what 4 things?

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  1. individual freedom
  2. free trade
  3. collective action
  4. international institutions
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What is not advocated by liberals? (1 thing)

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Aristocratic Governments

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Neoliberal institutionalists argue that international actors

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they cooperate with each other not because they are innately good, but because it is in the self interest of each to cooperate

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According to realist Hans Morgenthau International politis

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is a struggle for power that can be explained at all 3 levels of analysis.

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Define containment

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The action or policy of preventing the expansion of a hostile country or influence

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Containment is an example of what theory?

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Realism

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Neorealists argue that states exist in an anarchic system, as a result what defines a state’s position in the system?

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Distribution of capabilities among the states

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What are the 4 essential assumptions of Realism? (Thucydides)

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  1. The state is the principle actor in international relations
  2. States exist in an anarchic international environment
  3. Decision makers are arational actors
  4. security issues are of primary concern to states.
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Feminists such as Anne Tickner argue that realism

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Should be reoriented toward a more inclusive notion of power.

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Define Radicalism

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The analysis of the production process and the relationships it produces

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Marxists believe that imperialsim

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is bad.

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Constructivism’s major theoretical proposition is that:

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state behavior is shaped by elite beliefs, identities and social norms

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For constructivists what can be a source of power (3 things)

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  1. ideas
  2. culture
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