Baylis, Smith and Owens: The Globalization of World Politics 7e Question bank
Chapter 2: The rise of modern international order
Short answer questions
1. Define international order (40 words or less).
2. How would you characterize the ancient Chinese, Indian, and Roman approaches to international order?
3. What are two examples of supranational authority?
4. What are the two key principles of international order?
5. List three key events that led to the emergence of modern international society.
6. What is 'sovereign equality'?
7. What is 'organized hypocrisy'? What is it referring to?
8. Briefly explain what the term ‘standard of civilization’ refers to.’ order
9. What three conducts in international relations were crucial for the emergence of modern international order’?
10. List three contemporary challenges to international order posed by globalization.
Essay questions
1. What, in your view, is useful about the concept of international order?
2. What are the negative aspects of international order? Make reference to particular historic events.
3. Discuss the importance of industrialization for the rise of Western powers in the 19th century.
4. What was the effect of religion on the development of international order in both the West and non-Western world? Discuss with reference to the concept of ‘standard of civilization’.
5. What is the importance of the Peace of Westphalia in the account of international order? How convincing do you find this narrative?
6. Discuss at least two examples of historical international orders.
7. Excluding globalization, what were the most important changes in the idea of international order? Has much changed at all?
8. Is "international order" just a cover for power politics? Why or why not?
9. What is the most important challenge posed by globalization to international order?
10.How is global warming likely to change the principles of international order?
11.Is the "clash of civilizations" argument incompatible with the concept of international order? Why or why not?
12.The rise of the West did NOT emerge from its own strengths. To what extent do you agree with this account? Explain your answer using historical examples of imperialism, global economic exploitation, and the period of industrialization.