A. Advocates of aggressive foreign policy and war
B. Supporters of war when it is necessary to further a rational understanding of the national interest
C. Concerned with economic development place
D. Afraid terrorism will make the world a less secure place
Related Mcqs:
- According to realists,
A. states act like rational individuals who “think” in pursuing national interests
B. nations think multilaterally in most situations
C. human nature is essentially good
D. a state’s power is best determined by the size of its territory - What do realists see as the most important element of national power in the short term?
A. population
B. real GDP
C. geography
D. military force - How is “the national interest” defined/determined by Realists?
A. States define national interest depending on its people’s priorities
B. States prioritize national interest insofar as they guarantee the state’s survival
C. Realists see national interest as homologous to regional interests
D. National interest is determined by its degree of economic profitability - Who would realists suggest has a monopoly on the legitimate use of physical force?
A. Islamic Fundamentalists
B. The State
C. The United Nations
D. None of the options given is correct - What are the main differences between ‘offensive’ and ‘defensive’ realists?
A. Offensive realists are more contemporary, defensive realists are more traditional
B. Offensive realists emphasize the importance of relative power and are always wary of expansionary power Defensive realists recognize the cost of war and are more open to cooperation, but realize that weapons will always be needed given the existence of expansionary powers
C. Offensive realists are advocates of free trade and international cooperation, while defensive realists propose protectionist measures and isolationism
D. Offensive realists prefer pre-emptive attacks, defensive realists will only go to war to defend themselves - What are the core assumptions of neo-realists?
A. The structure of the system is a major determinant of actor behaviour
B. States are rational actors, selecting strategies to maximize benefits and minimize losses
C. The most critical problem presented by anarchy is survival]
D. All of the above - According to neo-realists what are the new security challenges presented by globalization?
A. Globalization provides for more opportunities for terrorist networks to be formed
B. Inequality and uneven nature of economic globalization which can create instability in strategic regions
C. The quest for the lowest common denominator could lead to the loss of industries that are important for national security
D. Both b and c - Which of the following is NOT a less tangible long-term power resource?
A. education of population
B. strength of scientific and technological base
C. total GDP
D. patriotism - What term describes the ease with which alliance members hold together an alliance?
A. burden sharing
B. collective security
C. alliance cohesion
D. balance of power - What is the Realist image of the state?
A. The state is the most important actor of international politics and sovereignty is its distinguishing trait
B. The state will always seek to ensure its survival in a perilous international environment
C. The state behaves morally and in accordance to what its population’s values are
D. The state is the most important actor of international politics, sovereignty is its distinguishing trait and the state will always seek to ensure its survival in a perilous international environment
