This review is only a list of terms and concepts from the first two weeks of class. This test will be relatively simple (we haven't covered much material so far), but important for the later sections of the course. If you have any questions, post them as comments and I will answer them.
The list of terms refers back to concepts and theories we have talked about. The best way to study is to be able to define each term, but also be able to link each term with others up and down the list.
Politics
States
Territory
Government
Legitimacy
Loyal Population
Recognition
Sovereignty
Nation
Nation-State
Nations in States
Nations spread among many States
Trends in Cold War
Post-Cold War World
Containment
Realism
Globalization
"Bad" People, Piles of "Stuff"
Power
Demonstrate, Maintain and Increase Power
Security Dilemma
Liberalism
Rational basis for cooperation
"Economies of Scale"
Cheating
Domestic Politics
Balance of Power Simulation
"Isles of Ted and Jane" Simulation
Iran (nuclear issue; long discussion)
3 "Nations" in Iraq (Sunni, Shiite and Kurd)
Canadian leadership change
Again, if you have any questions, post them and I will try to answer. Obviously, posting questions late Wednesday night is less likely to get an answer than earlier.
