topic 3

What is one reason states go to war?

• Conflicting interests over important issues

• To increase tourism and economic growth.
• To promote cultural exchange and understanding.
• To establish diplomatic relations with other countries.

Why is war considered an exception rather than a rule in international relations?

• War is a common occurrence in international relations.
• States often engage in war to strengthen their alliances.
• War is the primary method for resolving international disputes.
• Most of countries are at peace most of the time

What prevents states from settling disputes peacefully?

• Lack of international organizations to resolve conflicts

• Economic sanctions and trade barriers.
• Cultural differences and misunderstandings.
• Historical grievances and past conflicts.

What is the minimum threshold of severity for an event to be classified as a war?

• 500 battle-related deaths in one calendar year
• 2,000 battle-related deaths in one calendar year
• 1,500 battle-related deaths in one calendar year
• 1,000 battle-related deaths in one calendar year

What is an interstate war?

• A war that occurs within a single country.
• A conflict between a state and a non-state actor.
• A war between two or more states

• A military engagement involving multiple countries without formal declarations.

According to realism, what is a key reason states go to war?

• To spread democracy and promote human rights.
• To gain access to foreign markets and resources.
• To establish cultural dominance over other nations.
• The absence of a central authority to police interstate relations

What is the security dilemma?

• A strong federal government
• Bilateral agreements
• International treaties
• A situation where one state’s defensive actions make other states feel threatened

According to the bargaining model, what is a major cost of war?

• The significant human and material losses incurred during the conflict.The economic and human costs imposed on states

• Increased trade opportunities between nations.
• Enhanced diplomatic relations post-conflict.
• Greater access to natural resources during war.

What is a key reason wars occur, according to misperception theories?

• Misunderstandings about cultural differences between nations.
• Misperceptions about economic resources of other states.
• Leaders miscalculate their chances of victory

• Accurate assessments of military strength by all parties.

What is the primary purpose of warfare, according to the text?

• To obtain something of value through fighting or threats

• To promote economic growth.
• To establish military dominance.
• To spread cultural values.