IB Global Politics Paper 2 Exam Questions and Answers
282 views 0 purchase
Course
IB Global Politics
Institution
IB Global Politics
Realism - Answer- Attempts to explain the world as it is in reality - rather than describing the world as we would like it to be. This means that realism can sometimes be seen as ignoring the moral or ethical implications of a particular event such as a territorial conflict.
Liberalism - Answer-...
IB Global Politics Paper 2 Exam Questions and Answers
Realism - Answer- Attempts to explain the world as it is in reality - rather than describing
the world as we would like it to be. This means that realism can sometimes be seen as ignoring the moral or ethical implications of a particular event such as a territorial conflict.
Liberalism - Answer- Focuses on the way in which we live in a world characterised by interdependence between states, see us as living in an era characterised by great change occurring at a rapid pace.
Just War Theory - Answer- Describes when it is okay to wage war
1. Just cause
2. Injustice suffered by one party must be worse than the other
3. Only duly constituted public authorities may wage war
4. Right intention (not for material gain)
5. Probability of success
6. Last resort
7. Proportionality
Galtung's Conflict Triangle - Answer- Describes how underlying conflicts contribute to violence
- Behaviors, attitudes, and contradictions
- Conflict and violence
Inter-state conflict - Answer- conflict between two or more actors
Intra-state conflict - Answer- conflict within one actor
Ideological conflict - Answer- a disagreement caused by differing beliefs
Insurgency - Answer- a revolt or uprising
Terrorism - Answer- the unlawful use of violence/intimidation for political gains
Structural violence - Answer- the use of a social structure to harm people
Nuclear proliferation - Answer- the spread of nuclear weapons
Nuclear deterrence - Answer- the use of nuclear weapons to deter attacks
Collective security - Answer- the cooperation of multiple actors to strengthen each actor's security Jus ad bellum - Answer- law which justifies the transition from peace to armed force
Jus in bello - Answer- law which governs the way warfare is conducted
Positive peace - Answer- the complete restoration of political relationships and the creation of lasting social systems
Negative peace - Answer- the absence of violence
Equity - Answer- the quality of being fair and just
Harmony - Answer- the quality of living peacefully and without fighting
Power sharing - Answer- a system of governance where power is shared between different groups
Uni/bi/multi-polarity - Answer- systems where one, two, or multiple states control the economic, military, and social spheres
Peacemaking - Answer- stopping violent conflict, creating negative peace, stabilization
Peacekeeping - Answer- the act of maintaining a truce between nations or groups
Peacebuilding - Answer- the act of implementing measures in order to create peace
Truth and reconciliation commissions - Answer- A commission which reveals the past wrongdoings of actors in order to resolve conflict
Intergovernmental organizations - Answer- an organization composed of multiple sovereign states
The United Nations - Answer- IGO that aims to maintain peace and security internationally
World Trade Organization - Answer- IGO concerned with trade between nations
International Monetary Fund - Answer- IGO working to increase global monetary cooperation
The World Bank - Answer- organization that provides grants and loans to countries that are low and middle income
Customary international law - Answer- international obligations from established international practices
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller millyphilip. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
