chapter 2

What are the three main types of political interests?

• Environmental interests
• Cultural interests
• Economic interests
• Security and Power, Economic and Material Welfare, Ideological Goals.

What do realists, liberals, and constructivists prioritize in international politics?

• Realists prioritize economic growth, liberals prioritize military strength, and constructivists prioritize territorial integrity.
• Realists prioritize diplomacy, liberals prioritize national sovereignty, and constructivists prioritize military alliances.
• Realists focus on security and power, liberals emphasize economic growth and cooperation, and constructivists highlight the role of ideology and beliefs.

• Realists prioritize humanitarian aid, liberals prioritize cultural exchange, and constructivists prioritize environmental issues.

What are the primary political actors in international relations?

• Religious institutions
• Local governments
• Political parties
• States, Governments, Private Groups and Individuals, International Organizations.

What is the principle of sovereignty in international relations?

• Sovereignty is the ability of a state to form alliances with other nations.
• Sovereignty refers to the economic power of a state in global markets.
• Sovereignty is the right of a state to impose laws on foreign territories.
• The idea that a state has ultimate authority over its territory and people without external interference.

What is the core concept of anarchy in international relations?

• Anarchy ensures that all states cooperate under a global authority.
• Anarchy promotes a strong central government among states.
• Anarchy is the belief in absolute peace and harmony among nations.
• The absence of a global authority to enforce laws between states.

What does game theory help explain in international politics?

• Game theory is used to analyze cultural exchanges among nations.
• Game theory focuses solely on economic transactions between countries.
• How actors make strategic choices considering possible reactions from others.

• Game theory predicts the weather patterns in international regions.

What are the two key assumptions of strategic interactions?

• Rationality is not a factor in decision-making.
• Participants always act emotionally.
• Actors make rational choices and anticipate others’ strategies.

• Individuals ignore the actions of others.

What is the difference between cooperation and bargaining?

• Cooperation involves competition, while bargaining is about teamwork.
• Cooperation is always formal, whereas bargaining is informal.
• Cooperation is a one-time event, while bargaining is ongoing.
• Cooperation benefits at least one actor without harming others (positive-sum), while bargaining involves redistribution where one actor's gain is another's loss (zero-sum).

What is the main challenge of collaboration in international politics?

• Economic prosperity for all states involved.
• The temptation to defect for personal gain, even if cooperation is more beneficial overall.

• Universal agreement on climate change policies.
• Shared cultural values among nations.

What are public goods in international relations?

• Goods that are non-excludable and non-rival, benefiting everyone regardless of contribution.

• Public goods are services that benefit only specific countries.
• Public goods are only available to wealthy nations.
• Public goods are resources that can be owned by individuals.