Chapter 05 Essay Questions

1. What are today’s major international security threats? (Learning Objectives 1-4)

2. Examine how war has changed over time. Discuss the impact and consequences. (Learning Objectives 1-4)

3. Does Russia pose a security threat to the United States today? (Learning Objectives 1-4)

4. What are some of the key international security threats facing the world today? (Learning Objectives 1-4)

5. How do realism, liberalism, and constructivism differ regarding national security? (Learning Objective 3)

6. What are the major explanations for the end of the Cold War? (Learning Objective 4)

7. How useful is the geopolitics concept? Use examples to illustrate your answer. (Learning Objective 3)