International anarchy and its implications. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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International anarchy
International anarchy
Lack of central authority in international system
Self-help system
Self-help system
States rely on own capabilities for survival & interests
Theory thriving on state competition
Theory thriving on state competition
Realism
Security dilemma
Security dilemma
States' security efforts provoke others, causing arms race
Example of security dilemma
Example of security dilemma
Cold War arms race between US & Soviet Union
Why NATO was formed
Why NATO was formed
To counter Soviet threats during Cold War
Liberal thinker who advocated for international law
Liberal thinker who advocated for international law
Hugo Grotius
Author of 'The Anarchical Society'
Author of 'The Anarchical Society'
Hedley Bull
World government requires states to surrender what?
World government requires states to surrender what?
Sovereignty
UN's main limitation
UN's main limitation
Limited enforcement power, relies on state cooperation
State that withdrew from NPT & pursued nuclear weapons
State that withdrew from NPT & pursued nuclear weapons
North Korea
ICJ's jurisdiction type
ICJ's jurisdiction type
Voluntary - states must consent to rulings
What states prioritize in international anarchy
What states prioritize in international anarchy
Sovereignty, security, and national interests
Society of States combines which theories?
Society of States combines which theories?
Realism and liberalism
When US withdrew from JCPOA
When US withdrew from JCPOA
2018