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- 2. a theory that suggests cooperation is possible, noting that, for instance, democracies rarely attack each other and that interdependence among states is increasing increasing the costs of conflict.
- 4. In order to make sense of the blizzard of information regarding international relations (and other subjects), we need ____ (singular), a set of ideas or organizing principals about how the world works.
- 6. The political leaders of this group of people (plural) are intending to join the International Criminal Court in order to pursue war crimes they allege were perpetrated against them.
- 8. in contrast to rationalist theories, this approach to understanding world politics focuses on identities and norms, and argues that interests are not ‘givens’ but are instead created and shaped.
- 10. The ___ of Nations was a predecessor to the United Nations, and was a direct result of World War I. It was intended to eliminate the four “fatal flaws” of the old European states, and intended to ensure that peace would prevail.
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- 1. One form of cooperation between states is “____ of power,” in which power is distributed so that no state will risk attacking another.
- 3. A set of rules, norms and practices that can overcome uncertainty. Some theorists say the establishment of _____ (plural) can help to increase the chances of cooperation among states in their pursuit, for instance, of trade and other interests.
- 5. A radical approach that saw capitalism, and not states per se, as the central cause of conflict in the world is Orthodox ____ Theory.
- 7. Many theorists argue that the international system is characterized by ____, in which there is an absence of a central authority over states.
- 9. the dominant theory of world politics post World War II, it depicts international affairs as a struggle for power among self-interested states. This theory is pessimistic about the prospects for peace.