Major IR theoretical schools, including realism, liberalism, and constructivism, and their core assumptions.
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- Hans Morgenthau is most known for developing which IR theory?
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Classical realism- Kenneth Waltz developed which theory of realism?
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Structural realism (or neorealism)- John Mearsheimer is known for developing which realist theory?
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Offensive realism- Barry Posen developed which defensive realist theory?
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Defensive realism- Alexander Wendt is the primary founder of which IR theory?
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Constructivism- Robert Keohane is known for developing which liberal theory?
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Institutional liberalism- Bruce Russett developed theory about which democratic relationship?
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Democratic peace thesis- Joseph Nye is known for developing the concept of what type of power?
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Soft power- J. Ann Tickner is known for bringing which perspective to IR?
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Feminist IR theory- Robert Cox developed which critical approach to IR?
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Critical theory- What is anarchy in international relations?
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The absence of a central authority above states- What does sovereignty mean in IR?
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The state's supreme authority within its territory and independence in foreign relations- What is self-help in the anarchical international system?
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States must rely on their own capabilities for survival and security- What do realists identify as the primary concern of states?
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Power and security- What is the security dilemma?
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A situation where defensive measures by one state appear threatening to others, escalating conflict
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