1)China, whose foreign policy becomes increasingly assertive, is a permanent member of the Security Council. Which theory would argue that Beijing’s seat at the Council is only important for exercising China’s global power. a)Constructivism/idealism,
b)Realism,
c)Liberalism,
d)Socialism,
e)Post-modernism.

2)Please list three key elements that characterize the Political Science theory of Realism:

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3)During one of his speeches at the UN GA, President Obama said “We are here because we believe more can be gain from cooperation than conflict.” Which political theory did he have in mind and what is the philosophical underpinning of that theory?




4)China, whose communist regime is well-known for human rights violations, is being elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council. Which theory would argue that through debates and the power of Council’s values, Beijing will change its behavior to respect human rights?

f)Constructivism/idealism,
g)Realism,
h)Liberalism,
i)Socialism,
j)Post-modernism.

5)What would be the realist school of international relations prediction about the future of Sino-American relationship?

a)Both countries would increase their peaceful cooperation and reinvigorate multilateral efforts at the UN
b)China’s success will influence the US to transition into a centrally planned economy
c)Impressed by the US economic success, China would eventually transition to democracy
d)China would reverse its course on human rights influenced by US values of peace, democracy, and cooperation.
e)They would inevitably deteriorate.