School of thought that explains international relations mainly through power and power relations = __________, Realism, Feminism, Constructivism, Marxism, A theory that argues states can cooperate, create rules and institutions, and build a more peaceful world = __________, Behavioralism, Liberalism, Mercantilism, Realism, The theory that says democracies do not fight each other = __________, Balance of Power, Dependency Theory, Deterrence Theory, Democratic Peace Theory, The idea that trade increases wealth and makes states dependent on each other = __________, Protectionism, Imperialism, Interdependence, Isolationism, The liberal theory that says institutions and rules help states cooperate most of the time = __________, Dependency Theory, Neoliberal Institutionalism, World Systems, Classical Realism, A set of rules in a specific issue area of international relations = __________, Power Balance, Security Dilemma, International Regime, Peace Treaty, A system where many states unite to punish aggressors or spoilers = __________, Collective Security, Deterrence, Neutrality, Bilateral Alliance, The theory that argues international relations are shaped not only by material power, but also by ideas, identities, norms and perceptions = __________, Realism, Mercantilism, Positivism, Constructivism, Factors such as military force and economic strength = __________ factors, Domestic, Ideational, Normative, Material, Factors such as ideas, beliefs, perceptions, identities and norms = __________ factors, Ideational, Structural, Material, Strategic, Standards of expected state behavior in international relations = __________, Treaties, Tariffs, Norms, Sanctions, Armed and violent conflict between political actors = __________, Diplomacy, War, Trade, Migration, War fought to control the entire world or the rules of the international system = __________, Cold War, Civil War, Hegemonic War, Proxy War, War waged by one state to conquer, occupy and force unconditional surrender of another state = __________, Total War, Guerilla War, Limited War, Civil War, Military action used to achieve some objectives without total surrender or occupation = __________, Civil War, Limited War, Hegemonic War, Total War, A limited war consisting of a single action, such as a bombing run or quick land incursion = __________, Embargoes, Sanctions, Sieges, Raids, Repeated raids and cycles of retaliation, usually below full-scale war = __________, Hegemonic War, Peacekeeping, Low-intensity Conflict, Total War, War between factions within the same state = __________, Proxy War, Border War, World War, Civil War, War without clear front lines, fought by irregular forces hidden among civilians = __________, Hegemonic War, Guerilla War, Naval War, Limited War, The level of analysis that explains war through decisions, psychology or nature of leaders = __________, Individual Level, Domestic Level, Interstate Level, Global Level, The level of analysis that explains war through domestic politics, regime type or interest groups = __________, Domestic Level, Global Level, Interstate Level, Individual Level, The level of analysis that explains war through power relations among major actors = __________, Domestic Level, Interstate Level, Global Level, Individual Level, The level of analysis that explains war through long cycles and global historical patterns = __________, Interstate Level, Individual Level, Domestic Level, Global Level, The idea that economic growth pushes states toward geographic expansion = __________, Interdependence, Containment, Lateral Pressure, Deterrence, The idea that the arms industry may encourage conflict to increase its profits = __________, Security Community, Collective Defense, Balance of Power, Military Industrial Complex, A situation where one state increases its military power for security, but other states see this as a threat and respond similarly = __________, Democratic Peace, Soft Power, Security Dilemma, Reciprocity, Military strategy used against guerilla warfare = __________, Counter-Insurgency, Deterrence, Containment, Appeasement, The use of military force in far-away areas = __________, Isolationism, Power Projection, Bandwagoning, Neutrality, Weapons known for enormous lethality and lack of discrimination in whom they kill = __________, Defensive Weapons, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Conventional Weapons, Smart Weapons, The most destructive type of weapon of mass destruction = __________, Small Arms, Biological Weapons, Chemical Weapons, Nuclear Weapons, Weapons that use toxic substances to disable or kill people = __________, Cyber Weapons, Nuclear Weapons, Chemical Weapons, Biological Weapons, Weapons that use viruses, bacteria or toxins to cause disease and epidemics = __________, Biological Weapons, Nuclear Weapons, Cluster Bombs, Chemical Weapons, Political violence that deliberately and indiscriminately targets civilians = __________, Diplomacy, Deterrence, Terrorism, Peacekeeping, When a state uses terrorist groups to achieve political aims = __________, State-sponsored Terrorism, Humanitarian Aid, Collective Security, Peace Enforcement, Policies used to prevent terrorist incidents = __________, Appeasement, Counter-terrorism, Neutrality, Disarmament, Organizations created by states to help cooperation in international affairs = __________, Non-governmental Organizations, Multinational Corporations, Pressure Groups, Inter-governmental Organizations, Organizations that are not created directly by states but play roles in international affairs = __________, Security Alliances, Inter-governmental Organizations, State Ministries, Non-governmental Organizations, The most important and visible international organization in world politics = __________, WTO, EU, United Nations, NATO, The UN principle where states cooperate to stop aggressors and may authorize military force if necessary = __________, Collective Security, Containment, Sovereign Equality, Nonalignment, The UN body responsible for maintaining international security and restoring peace = __________, ICJ, UN Security Council, UN Secretariat, UN General Assembly, UN forces borrowed from member states and serving under the UN flag and command = __________, UN Peacekeeping Forces, NATO Troops, National Guards, Mercenary Forces, The UN body where all member states are represented equally = __________, Trusteeship Council, UN General Assembly, UN Secretariat, UN Security Council, The executive branch of the United Nations = __________, UN Security Council, UN General Assembly, UN Secretariat, UNESCO, UN specialized technical organizations such as WHO and IAEA = __________, Security Alliances, Peacekeeping Missions, Regional Blocs, Autonomous Agencies, The study of politics of international economic activities = __________, Public Administration, Comparative Politics, Political Sociology, International Political Economy, The approach that sees trade as competition where each state protects its own interests at the expense of others = __________, Economic Liberalism, Functionalism, Mercantilism, Globalism, The approach that says trade and institutions can create common gains for states = __________, Mercantilism, Economic Liberalism, Protectionism, Nationalism, The organization that regulates international trade and monitors trade policies = __________, World Trade Organization, IMF, OECD, World Bank, The principle used in trade regimes where states lower barriers mutually = __________, Protectionism, Sanctions, Autarky, Reciprocity, The post-World War II system that created the main international financial institutions = __________, Bretton Woods System, Westphalian System, Marshall Plan, Versailles System, The institution originally created to provide loans for reconstruction and later development = __________, IMF, UNDP, World Bank, WTO, The institution where member states deposit reserves and can borrow to stabilize their economies = __________, World Bank, IMF, WTO, ADB, The idea that financial markets are increasingly connected across the world = __________, Import Substitution, Global Finance, Debt Relief, Trade Surplus, The political issue about how oil and gas move through pipelines across states = __________, Gunboat Diplomacy, Dollar Diplomacy, Shuttle Diplomacy, Pipeline Politics, The division between wealthy developed countries and poorer developing countries = __________, Power Vacuum, Resource Curse, North-South Gap, East-West Divide, UN goals created to meet basic human needs and reduce extreme poverty = __________, Millennium Development Goals, Global Compact, Human Rights Charter, Sustainable Security Goals, People who move mainly for better economic opportunities = __________, Migrants, Refugees, Asylum Seekers, Citizens, People who flee war, natural disasters or political persecution = __________, Migrants, Refugees, Tourists, Diplomats, Global threats caused by pollution, overuse of nature and industrial activity = __________, Trade Barriers, Arms Races, Environmental Problems, Border Disputes, Long-term rise in average world temperature caused by greenhouse gases = __________, Acid Rain, Deforestation, Ozone Recovery, Global Warming.

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