Realism MCQ 2

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Exploring Realism in International Relations

Test your understanding of realism in international relations through this engaging quiz! Dive deep into concepts like bipolarity, security dilemmas, and the different schools of thought within realism.

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According to realists, the most stable version of polarity is biploarity because..

A bipolar system has two great powers that can do whatever they want.

A bipolar system reduces anarchy in the international system because both great powers can make joint decisions about international security.

A bipolar system means that neither great power needs to be concerned about the actions of smaller powers so power is always balanced.

a bipolar system indicates that the smaller powers can control the larger powers by allying with either larger power.

In a multipolar system, three or more great powers exist. This means that smaller powers have...

Greater influence because the great powers need their assistance to balance other each other. This leads to constant balancing and potential instability.

greater influence bacause the great powers need their assistance to balance other each other. This leads to stability in the international system.

less influence because the larger number of great powers means that smaller powers have no room for maneuver and are marginalised in the international system.

A state will bandwagon beacause

it is always safer to ally with a growing or more powerful state.

it is usually beneficial to to ally with a growing or more powerful state and less risky than allying with smaller states.

It has not other choice than to ally with the larger state as no other allies are available.

Considering 'offensive' and 'defensive realism', which of these statements is not correct?

Offensive realism defines the international system as an environment in which states seek to achieve security through the acquisition of power.

Defensive realism regards cooperation as the way in which states can achieve security.

Both defensive realism and offensive realism regard power and competition as a means by which security can be achieved for the state.

Offensive realism theorizes that states will pursue hegemony where possible.

What is meant by the term 'security dilemma' and how does it impact on the international security environment?

The security dilemma can be utilised as a force for stabilising the international environment, placing all states at equal risk of military attack and discouraging a counter-productive accumulation of military force; the impact of security dilemmas is largely restricted to the realm of military security, although this can have far-reaching effects

The security dilemma arises out of the anarchic international system that is conceptualized by realists. Within this environment, states are obliged to seek security through their own military efforts; this is perceived as threatening to other states and so triggers an arms race spiral. The security dilemma has implications for security sectors other than the military, particularly the political and societal security sectors.

The term security dilemma refers to the state of constant insecurity that is inherent to the traditional realist paradigm of international security. Security dilemmas will have most notable effects on human and societal security, typically outweighing the initial implications on traditional security domains such as the political and military sphere.

Security dilemmas have implications for other realms of security beside the military domain, although their effect on societal security is limited. The term primarily refers to the ways in which states conceptualize their own military capabilities with regards to those around them.

According to defensive realists, how can a state achieve security?

By ensuring they have the power to protect themselves from attack, power that is gained either through internal or external balancing.

Through the accumulation of territory and other material resources needed to physically defend themselves.

By creating an international security environment in which their alliance is fundamentally important to potential aggressors.

Through a combination of military and economic measures that secure the state's position as the leader in a competitive international system.

Realism MCQ 2

Exploring Realism in International Relations

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