The Illusions of Geopolitics

What 3 countries does Mead label illiberal powers?

China,Iran,& Russia

US,Canada, & France

Russia and, especially, China are deeply integrated into the world economy and its governing institutions.

True

False

How do nuclear weapons help Countries?

Makes other countries fear the U.S. , helps the economy

Creates jobs , keeps the U.S. One of the most powerful countries

Reduce the likelihood of great-power war, make China and Russia more secure, giving them assurance that the United States will never invade

What has reinforced the U.S. Other advantages leading the country to rise with out war?

Money

Geography

Democracy

Who dubbed allies in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East drawing the U.S. Into playing a greater role in their regions "empire by invitation"?

Geir Lundestad

Larry McNeil

Carl Mercator

Why do most Asian countries see China as a bigger threat than the U.S?

Rising Economy

Expansion in territory

Close Proximity

United States has embraced postimperial principles.

True

False

When did the spread of liberal democracy throughout the world begin?

1970's

1930's

Mid 2000's

Prior to the twentieth century were was liberal democracy?

West & parts of Latin America

Northern Africa & Asia

During the 50's, 60's , & 70's who stopped democracy transitions?

The lack of money to power movement

Military coups & New dictators

By the late 1900's what percent of the world had become democracies?

20%

45%

60%

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