Inevitability of war. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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Which theory suggests that war is an inevitable outcome in global politics?
Which theory suggests that war is an inevitable outcome in global politics?
Realist theory
What are the three key themes supporting the inevitability of war?
What are the three key themes supporting the inevitability of war?
Security dilemma, no world government, relative gains
What does the security dilemma arise from?
What does the security dilemma arise from?
Inherent uncertainty in international relations
What can result when states increase military capabilities for defence?
What can result when states increase military capabilities for defence?
An arms race
Which example illustrates the Cold War security dilemma?
Which example illustrates the Cold War security dilemma?
US-Soviet nuclear arms race
What term describes the international system lacking a central authority?
What term describes the international system lacking a central authority?
Anarchic structure
What do structural realists say states operate in?
What do structural realists say states operate in?
A self-help system
Why can't the UN effectively prevent conflicts between sovereign states?
Why can't the UN effectively prevent conflicts between sovereign states?
It lacks enforcement power
What are 'relative gains' in global politics?
What are 'relative gains' in global politics?
Improving power relative to other states
What does a zero-sum game mean in international relations?
What does a zero-sum game mean in international relations?
One state's gains are another's losses
Which example shows the security dilemma in the Asia-Pacific region?
Which example shows the security dilemma in the Asia-Pacific region?
US and China military build-up