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