Political communication; Bipolar system; International Relations

Which of the following is a characteristic of a bipolar international system?

• Many regional powers competing for global dominance

• Two superpowers dominate global politics and compete for influence

• One hegemonic power controls all major global decisions

• International relations are controlled by non-state actors

In what year did the Cold War (bipolar system) officially begin?

• 1939

• 1945

• 1949

• 1955

What alliance did the United States and Western European nations form in 1949 to counter the Soviet threat?

• Warsaw Pact

• United Nations

• NATO

• SEATO

In what year did the Soviet Union collapse, marking the end of the Cold War?

• 1989

• 1990

• 1991

• 1992

What was the name of the Soviet-led military alliance formed in response to NATO?

• COMECON

• Warsaw Pact

• Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact

• Non-Aligned Movement

Which crisis in 1962 brought the world closest to a nuclear war during the Cold War?

• Berlin Crisis

• Korean War

• Cuban Missile Crisis

• Vietnam War

What does the term "détente" refer to in the context of the Cold War?

• An increase in arms production

• The strategic withdrawal of military forces

• The easing of tensions and improved relations between superpowers

• A policy of direct confrontation with the Soviet Union

According to Kalevi Holsti, what is a key characteristic of an international system?

• The dominance of a single global superpower

• The interaction of states based on formal agreements and institutional structures

• The inevitability of war between great powers

• The spread of liberal democracy across all nations

How does Huntington's "Clash of Civilizations" thesis differ from Fukuyama's "End of History" thesis?

• Huntington predicts ideological unity, while Fukuyama expects cultural conflicts

• Fukuyama focuses on economic systems, while Huntington focuses on political systems

• Huntington believes that cultural and religious identities will be the main sources of future conflicts, while Fukuyama believes ideological battles are over

• Both argue that liberal democracy will dominate the global order

Which of the following best represents Huntington's view on global conflicts?

• Conflicts will emerge between states with different economic systems

• The primary global divide will be between East and West

• Cultural and civilizational boundaries will be the fault lines for future conflicts

• Global conflicts will be minimized as liberal democracies spread