Contemporary Mainstream Approaches. Neo-Realism and Neo-Liberalism
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Contemporary Mainstream Approaches. Neo-Realism and Neo-Liberalism
What are the main differences between ‘offensive’ and ‘defensive’ realists?

A. Offensive realists are more contemporary, defensive realists are more traditional
B. Offensive realists emphasize the importance of relative power and are always wary of expansionary power Defensive realists recognize the cost of war and are more open to cooperation, but realize that weapons will always be needed given the existence of
C. Offensive realists are advocates of free trade and international cooperation, while defensive realists propose protectionist measures and isolationism
D. Offensive realists prefer pre-emptive attacks, defensive realists will only go to war to defend themselves

What are the three types of liberalism?

A. Liberalism, neo-liberalism and post-liberalism
B. Northern liberalism, southern liberalism and compassionate liberalism
C. Commercial liberalism, republican liberalism and sociological liberalism
D. Neo-liberal internationalism, sociological liberalism, liberal institutionalism

Why are game-theoretic approaches so suited to ‘neo-neo’ work?

A. Because game-theoretic approaches are easier to understand
B. Game-theoretic approaches are not suited to realist work
C. Because this approach allows an analysis of relative and absolute gains, which is a central point of the ‘neo-neo’ debate
D. None of the above

What is left out of the ‘neo-neo’ debate?

A. The role of domestic politics
B. The possibility leaders learn from their experiences
C. Political globalization and the shift of Political activity away from the state
D. All of the above

What are the core assumptions of neo-realists?

A. The structure of the system is a major determinant of actor behaviour
B. States are rational actors, selecting strategies to maximize benefits and minimize losses
C. The most critical problem presented by anarchy is survival]
D. All of the above