Classical Realism and Neo-Realism Quiz

According to Classical Realism, what primarily drives states' behavior?

• Economic cooperation

• International institutions

• Human nature and desire for power

• Technological advancement

Which thinker is associated with Classical Realism?

• Robert Keohane

• Kenneth Waltz

• Hans Morgenthau

• John Mearsheimer

Neo-Realism emphasizes the role of which factor in international politics?

• Domestic politics

• Anarchy in the international system

• Moral values

• Global economy

Who developed the theory of Neo-Realism (Structural Realism)?

• Thucydides

• Kenneth Waltz

• Joseph Nye

• Machiavelli

Offensive Realism suggests that states seek to:

• Cooperate with other states

• Maximize their power to dominate

• Limit power to maintain balance

• Avoid competition

Which scholar is most associated with Offensive Realism?

• Stephen Walt

• John Mearsheimer

• Robert Keohane

• Kenneth Waltz

Defensive Realism argues that states:

• Always seek global domination

• Should pursue enough power for security, but not provoke others

• Prefer economic gains over security

• Avoid military power entirely

According to Defensive Realists, excessive power can lead to:

• More trade agreements

• Security for all

• Backlash and balancing by other states

• Disarmament

Which of these is a keyword linked to Classical Realism?

• Interdependence

• National interest

• Institutions

• Economic cooperation

What does Classical Liberalism (Complex Interdependence) emphasize?

• The inevitability of war

• Anarchy in international politics

• Cooperation through institutions and trade

• Power maximization