IR203 - Chapter 4

What is the main focus of the article?

• Economic development in East Asia

• Power shifts in East Asia and their implications

• Cultural exchanges between East Asian countries

• Environmental challenges in the region

How has China's rise impacted regional dynamics in East Asia?

• Decreased military spending by neighbors

• Increased assertiveness in territorial claims and heightened tensions

• Strengthened alliances with Russia

• Reduced U.S. involvement in the region

What are the two main international relations theories discussed in the article?

• Realism and constructivism

• Realism and liberal institutionalism

• Liberalism and Marxism

• Neorealism and postmodernism

Which country surpassed Japan as the world's third-largest economy in 2012?

• South Korea

• China

• India

• Vietnam

What unresolved territorial dispute contributes to tensions between China and Japan?

• Spratly Islands

• Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands

• Dokdo/Takeshima

• Paracel Islands

How is Japan responding to China's rise?

• Increasing security guarantees from Russia

• Forming defense partnerships with India

• Reducing military spending

• Strengthening its alliance with North Korea

According to realism, what is China's expected future behavior in East Asia?

• Increased cooperation with neighboring countries

• Formation of international institutions

• More aggressive actions and power competition

• Withdrawal from regional disputes

What does liberal institutionalism suggest about China's rise?

• It will inevitably lead to conflict

• Cooperation can be achieved through international institutions

• Military alliances are the only solution

• Economic isolation is necessary

What is the role of the U.S. in East Asia's security dynamics?

• Passive observer

• Dominant power providing security guarantees

• Neutral mediator

• Declining influence

What notable military development has China undergone?

• Reduced military spending

• Focused on agricultural improvements

• Modernized its armed forces and advanced technologies

• Relied solely on nuclear deterrence