Recent developments in global politics (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Time period covered: realism vs liberalism
Time period covered: realism vs liberalism
Since 2000
Realist view of China's rise
Realist view of China's rise
Seeks to maximise power & challenge U.S. dominance
China's action in South China Sea (realist example)
China's action in South China Sea (realist example)
Militarisation of artificial islands
Years U.S. invaded Afghanistan & Iraq
Years U.S. invaded Afghanistan & Iraq
2001 (Afghanistan) and 2003 (Iraq)
Brexit & Trump represent what realist trend?
Brexit & Trump represent what realist trend?
Resurgence of nationalism & populism
Year Russia annexed Crimea
Year Russia annexed Crimea
2014
Liberal view: globalization's effect on conflict
Liberal view: globalization's effect on conflict
Economic interdependence reduces likelihood of major conflicts
Who developed complex interdependence theory?
Who developed complex interdependence theory?
Joseph Nye
Paris Agreement year & focus
Paris Agreement year & focus
2015; climate change cooperation
Year of Arab Spring
Year of Arab Spring
2011
Democratic Peace Theory main claim
Democratic Peace Theory main claim
Democracies less likely to go to war with each other
Who popularised concept of soft power?
Who popularised concept of soft power?
Joseph Nye