4 - Power, Sovereignty, and International Relations
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Practice Questions
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Define power in the context of international relations.
💡 Hint: Think about what allows states to affect each other.
What is hard power?
💡 Hint: Consider examples like military actions or sanctions imposed by states.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the term for power that relies on coercion?
💡 Hint: Consider which type of power involves force or pressure.
True or False: Soft power is an example of influence that uses coercive tactics.
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of attraction versus coercion.
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Challenge Problems
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Investigate the impact of an international NGO on a conflict situation in a state. Discuss how it asserts influence and affects state sovereignty.
💡 Hint: Research a real-world example of an NGO's involvement in international conflict.
Analyze the balance of hard and soft power in a recent international negotiation. How did each type of power play a role?
💡 Hint: Consider examples like the Paris Agreement or trade negotiations.
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