Midterm, Introduction to International Relations, 65 Points, SHORT ANSWER

Short Answer Section (30 Points)- 5 questions, 6 points per question, 1-2 paragraphs for each question except for Question 2.
How and why did ‘nationalism’ associated with the modern nation-state spread from Europe to the rest of globe?
Name the level of analysis that is associated with each of the seven statements/hypotheses, ‘System, State, Sub-state or Individual’ (1 point each) A) Authoritarian countries do not take participate in war more often than democracies. B)The political dynamics within a nation-state’s legislature is an important factor in determining foreign policy decisions C) Capitalism causes nation-states to battle for resources and can increase the likelihood of conflict. D) The personality of an authoritarian leader is the most important factor in predicting nation-state tension E)The electoral cycle in young democracies is an influential factor on when leaders wage war. F) A unipolar world is more stable than a bipolar world.
The Democratic Peace is explained by three arguments; the structural, normative and institutional models. IN YOUR OWN WORDS, briefly explain each model and then name the one model a REALIST would most likely adhere to and why.
What is the ‘Fog of War’ and how might it affect outcomes in war? Describe one scenario, with some plausible detail, which embodies the concept.
Define the ‘fundamental attribution bias’, describe one scenario in international politics where it may apply and explain why is it under the ‘unmotivated bias’ category of decision-making?

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