International Politics in the 21st Century

What is the main aim of the liberal order established after WW2?

• To ensure peace and prosperity

• To establish a global military alliance

• To promote democracy globally

• To expand the influence of the US

Which theoretical tradition emphasizes geographical variables when explaining international politics?

• Liberalism

• Realpolitik

• Realism

• Geopolitics

What does the concept of 'actorness' in international politics refer to?

• The capacity of an entity to behave actively and deliberately in relation to other actors

• The ability to influence global norms and values

• The process of increasing interconnectedness between societies

• The act of challenging, disputing, or questioning certain ideas, policies, or authority

What does the concept of 'coherence' in the context of the European Union (EU) refer to?

• Ensuring consistency and alignment of policies across different sectors

• Emphasizing geographical variables when explaining international politics

• The process of increasing interconnectedness between societies

• The transfer of power and decision-making authority to an authority above the nation-state level

Which treaty significantly reformed the institutional structure of the European Union (EU) to enhance its international profile and performance?

• Maastricht Treaty

• Lisbon Treaty

• Rome Treaty

• Amsterdam Treaty

What does the concept of 'Normative Power Europe' refer to?

• The EU's ability to shape global norms and values

• The EU's influence in areas like the abolition of the death penalty

• The EU's power in international relations due to its market size and regulatory capacity

• The EU's use of its liberal ideology in international relations

What is the main focus of the European Union's (EU) Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP)?

• Ensuring consistency and alignment of policies across different sectors

• Launching civilian missions and military operations

• Setting global norms and values through its market size

• Promoting democracy and human rights worldwide

What is the main purpose of a 'Grand Strategy' in the context of international relations?

• To establish a global military alliance

• To guide a nation's or a group of nations' long-term objectives and the means of achieving them

• To promote democracy globally

• To ensure peace and prosperity

What is the main aim of the European Security Strategy introduced in 2003?

• Effective Multilateralism

• Principled Pragmatism

• Multipolar Multilateralism

• Renewed Multilateralism

What does the concept of 'Market Power Europe' focus on?

• The EU's power in international relations due to its market size and regulatory capacity

• The EU's influence in areas like the abolition of the death penalty

• The EU's use of its liberal ideology in international relations

• The EU's ability to shape global norms and values