17 November 2008, 7:10 pm
If China does something to increase its national security, such as building 100 nuclear submarines, this action will increase Japan’s insecurity as a state. What is the common name of this rule in international relations? How many countries today have demonstrated that they possess nuclear weapons? Leader of which country pursued radical ideas about a possibility to build a prosperous independent state based on the ideology of Juche (spirit of self-reliance), a blend of autarky, socialism, nationalism, and elements of Eastern philosophies? In centrally planned economies, who/what sets prices and decides on quotas for production? Mercantilism, as an approach to understanding international political economy, resembles one perspective on international relations. Which one? What was the ultimate goal of the “mainstream” Anarchism? What is the main difference (discussed in class) between European socialism and all other types of socialism attempted in countries such as Russia, China, and Cuba? During the Cuban Missile crisis, the Soviet leader Khrushchev wanted to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba to “balance” the US weapons placed in Turkey. Which weapons? Mau-Mau as an organization was fighting against the: Who was George Marshall? Which group organized a gas attack in Tokyo subway in 1995? Before the state of Israel was formed, who or what was the main target Irgun? The group Brigate Rosse (Red Brigades) was from this country: The Strategic Defensive Initiative has another, informal name, mentioned in the textbook. Which name? In what country does the group known as FARC conduct its operations? The 1940s-50s European Recovery Program was known as: There is a popular opinion that just one terrorist was responsible for World War I. What was his or her name? A type of socialism known as “National Socialism” was attempted in this country: The predominant philosophy associated with unilateral and global disarmament is called: Which country has lost the famous Shrimp-Turtle case argued and appealed before WTO? In 1961, John F. Kennedy became the new American president. He inherited the doctrine of "massive retaliation". What was the target of this possible retaliation? What was the ultimate goal of the terrorist acts organized by the Irish Republican Army? a. unification of Ireland and Northern Ireland b. removal of the corrupt government c. making money d. unification of Ireland and England e. establishment of a fundamentalist regime Two countries used MAD as their deterrence strategy. Which ones? a. USA and Soviet Union b. China and Soviet Union c. France and Germany d. Germany and Poland e. India and Pakistan The attack known as the Munich Massacre took place during a sporting event. Which one? a. World Cup Soccer b. Olympic Games c. Baseball World Series d. Track-and Field tournament e. Basketball game One of the "rules" of the petroleum business is related to the cost of oil-extracting and oil-transporting. What is this "rule?" a. the cost of both is relatively low b. the cost is high and production requires substantial social changes c. there is no way to regulate these costs d. the cost is too low and it will eventually drop to zero e. the cost is high and, therefore, foreign troops must be present to protect the oil industry Non-western oil-producing countries are extremely cautious today about using oil prices for political reasons and thus "pressuring" the USA, Japan, and European countries. One of the reasons, of course, is the need to earn "oil dollars" without interruption. What is the other both obvious and legitimate reason? a. fear of military invasion from the West b. fear of pro-Western political opposition at home c. concerns about these oil-rich countries' public image d. fear of fundamentalist backlash at home e. concerns about the oil-importing countries that could quickly turn to other oil-producing countries, such as Russia Supporters of free trade argue that protectionist economic policies (such as closing a country’s market for foreign goods) commonly results in: a. decreased risk of international conflicts b. higher prices due to tariffs c. increased international trade d. lower prices e. nuclear arms race North Korea, since the 1950s, has accepted the economic strategy called autarky; this means that North Korea: a. trades exclusively with authoritarian regimes b. promotes self-reliance c. does not develop economy and relies on agriculture d. does not develop computer industries e. develops economic ties exclusively with Central America The primary function of the IMF is to: a. help maintain exchange-rate stability b. promote monetary union between Africa and Asia c. arbitrate economic disputes d. assist developing countries What is moral economy? a. an econ... Read More »
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