International Relations Intro / Theory

The interaction between countries and people of the world

• Nation State
• International Relations
• United Nations
• National Interest

What 1 word is at the heart of International Relations?

• power

• relationships

• hugfest

• war

________________ refers to those issues that have an impact on any particular state. What a nation feels to be necessary to its security and well being, Its self interest.

• balance of power

• security dilemma

• national interest

• prisoner's dilemma

When a country acts for the benefit of a group of countries

• collective interests

• national interests

• civil union

"We must be prepared to intervene around the globe, but only when are vital interests are at stake." This is most likely stated by someone who prefers:

• Idealism
• Realism
• Liberalism
• Isolationism

"We should not send our troops to fight outside of North America without the approval of the U.N. Security Council, and the rest of the world for that matter." This is most likely stated by someone who prefers:

• Idealism
• Realism
• Liberalism
• Isolationism

"We should work as partners with the international community when attempting to combat international terrorism." This is most likely stated by someone who prefers:

• Idealism
• Realism
• Liberalism
• Isolationism

"Protecting our global economic and security interests is more important than promoting lofty ideals like democracy and human rights." This is most likely stated by someone who prefers:

• Idealism
• Realism
• Liberalism
• Isolationism

"The United States should focus on restoring its reputation by cooperating with rest of the world in all global matters." This is most likely stated by someone who prefers:

• Idealism
• Realism
• Liberalism
• Isolationism

"A forceful but selective U.S. presence in international affairs will discourage our adversaries from attempting to limit the influence of our country." This is most likely stated by someone who prefers:

• Idealism
• Realism
• Liberalism
• Isolationism