What is the “ethic of responsibility” and how does it relate to world politics?

A. It is the responsibility realists have towards the world; this creates a more realistic scene in world politics
B. It marks the limits of ethics in international relations, this results in decision-makers weighing up consequences and sometimes expecting positive outcomes of amoral actions
C. It is a vow politicians take, which requires them to take responsibility for the ethics of their international actions
D. None of the options given are correct

Related Mcqs:

Which term is used for intentionally and systematic destruction of a national, racial, religious or ethic group. The term is commonly applied to the policies of Nazis during World War II?
A. Genocide
B. Mass killing
C. Homicide
D. Ethnic-cleansing
How important is the security dilemma for realist understandings of world politics?
A. Very important, as it determines how, or if, a balance of power emerges
B. Very important, as it determines if balance of power emerges naturally or must be constructed
C. Important, but not crucial to realist understandings of world politics
D. Very important because it determines how, or if, a balance of power emerges and it determines if balance of power emerges naturally or must be constructed
Which of the following offers an alternative to international society as a way of organizing world politics?
A. Hierarchical
B. Hegemonic
C. Imperial
D. Hierarchical, Hegemonic, and Imperial
The genderning of world politics is seen in:
A. Prostitution and human trafficking
B. Civil wars and refugee flows
C. Trade and development
D. All of the options given are correct
Realist approaches to environmental politics:
A. Emphasize the role of institutions in regulating the environment
B. Focuses ones of state power and interest
C. Emphasizes the role played by epistemic communities of scientists
D. Focus on the dissemination of environmental norms
The Qatar-based all-news satellite TV network _______ has become a major force in Middle East politics.
A. al Rasheed
B. al Kalipha
C. al Bassara
D. al Jazeera
All issues of identity have emerged only in the aftermath of the cold-war. Identity politics were invented after the end of the cold war.
A. True
B. False
C. It depends on the theoretical approach that is used in the analysis
D. It depends on the historical background of the identity
The economic reforms that took place in China in the last 30 years are the responsibility of:
A. Mao Zedong
B. Hu Jintao
C. Deng Xiaoping
D. Sun Yat-Sen
What twentieth century leader made the following statement about another world leader. I go the impression that here was a man who could be relied upon when he had given his world’?
A. Franklin Roosevelt
B. Ronald Reagan
C. Bill Clinton
D. Nevile Chamberlain
The world Economic Forum is an independent organization committed to improve the state of the world. It is based in:
A. Geneva
B. Bern
C. Montreal
D. Paris