Introduction to International Relations and Politics
SUI 114 Midterm (Spring 2022-23)
TOBB ETU – Department of International Relations
Duration: 75 Min
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PART I Please answer the following questions briefly (in 5-6 sentences) (5 pts
each)
1. What are the most important organs of the UN? Choose two of them and discuss their
basic characteristics. (in 1-2 sentences).
2. Briefly explain what “prospect theory” is?
3. Compare and contrast the three foreign policy decision-making models. How are they
similar? How are they different? What are the consequences of these differences and
similarities for policy decisions and outcomes?
4. Identify and briefly describe the types of war discussed in the textbook. Provide a real-
world example of each. In doing so, discuss the ways in which these types of war can
overlap.
5. Define nationalism and discuss its origins. What is its role in conflict in the world today?
6. Are Democracies more peaceful? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the
Democratic Peace Theory?
PART II. Answer ONLY ONE of the questions below. (10 pts. each)
7. Compare and contrast realist and liberal theories of international relations. What are
the strengths and weaknesses of each theory? In your view, which one of the two
represents a more accurate picture of today’s world politics? Provide examples to
support your argument.
8. Write an essay considering the contribution of peace studies and feminism to the study
of international relations, and the obstacles they have overcome. They are the off
shoots of which theoretical/philosophical approaches? Explain in detail. Use current
and concrete examples to support your claim.
