Across
- 2. Dividend Economic benefits that result when states reduce defense spending due to peace.
- 4. Trade Organization International institution that liberalists believe promotes cooperation and economic stability.
- 8. The principle of a state's authority and autonomy over its territory.
- 10. of Power The theory that stability is achieved when power is distributed so that no one state dominates.
- 11. Morgenthau Key realist thinker who argued that politics is governed by objective laws rooted in human nature.
- 16. Theory that promotes international cooperation and institutions as means to avoid conflict.
- 18. Process of increasing interconnectedness across the world, seen as promoting peace by liberals.
- 21. Economic or political mutual reliance between states, reducing conflict likelihood according to liberals.
- 22. Dilemma A situation where one state's actions to increase its security causes insecurity in others.
- 23. The theory in international relations that suggests conflict is inevitable due to an anarchic global system.
- 25. Fukuyama Political theorist who argued that liberal democracy represents the "end of history."
- 27. The absence of a central authority governing states in the international system.
- 28. Locke Philosopher who argued that political power should derive from the consent of the governed.
- 30. Organisations Institutions like the UN that encourage cooperation among states.
- 31. Rights Fundamental rights and freedoms that liberals argue should be protected globally.
Down
- 1. Power Use of military or economic force to influence other states.
- 3. Distribution of power in the international system, such as unipolarity, bipolarity, and multipolarity.
- 5. Triangle Framework in liberal theory including democracy, economic interdependence, and international organizations.
- 6. A system of world order where two major powers dominate global politics, such as during the Cold War.
- 7. Security The idea that states work together to enhance mutual security and prevent conflict.
- 9. Internationalism Ideology promoting global cooperation and democracy to achieve peace and prosperity.
- 12. Principle of not interfering in the domestic affairs of other states.
- 13. Kant Philosopher who proposed that democracy, trade, and institutions could bring about global peace.
- 14. A central concept in realism, often maximized by states for survival.
- 15. A sovereign entity represented by a cohesive national identity within a defined territory.
- 17. System of government that liberals argue reduces conflict likelihood between states.
- 19. Leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others.
- 20. Bull Theorist known for “The Anarchical Society,” which explores order within an international system lacking overarching authority.
- 24. Assured Destruction Cold War concept where nuclear capability prevented conflict due to the threat of complete annihilation.
- 26. Hobbes Philosopher who argued for the necessity of a strong sovereign due to the “state of nature.”
- 29. Power The ability to influence others through cultural or ideological appeal rather than coercion.