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6684620502RealismA theory of international relations that focuses on the tendency of anions to operate from self-interest.0
6684627729IdealismA theory of international relations that focus on the hope that nations will act together to solve international problems and promote peace.1
6684635675IsolationismThe desire to avoid international engagement altogether.2
6684640945InternationalismU.S. must be engaged in international affairs to protect its own interest. Citizens of the world not only the United States.3
6684646051UnilateralismA philosophy that encourages individual nations to act on their own when facing threats from other nations.4
6684653581Bush DoctrineA policy adopted by the Bush administration in 2001 that asserts America's right to attack any nation that has weapons of mass destruction that may be used against the U.S. interests at home or abroad.5
6684659855MultilateralismA philosophy that encourages individual nations to act together to solve international problems6
6684664033PreemptionA policy of taking action before the U.S. is attacked rather than waiting for provocation.7
6684667685Weapons of Mass DestructionBiological, chemical, or nuclear weapons that can cause a massive number of deaths in a single use.8
6684673374Hard PowerReliance on economic and military strength to solve international problems.9
6684690861Soft PowerReliance on diplomacy and negotiation to solve international problems.10
6684676691theory of deterrenceA theory that is based on creating enough military strength to persuade other nations not to attack first.11
6686703278Normal Trade RelationsTrade status granted as part of an international trade policy that gives a nation the same favorable trade concessions and tariffs that the best trading partners receive.12
6686748134All-volunteer forceThe replacement for the draft (Conscription) for recruiting members of the armed services.13
6684682900Mutual assured destruction (MAD)Doctrine of reciprocal deterrence resting on the U.S. and Soviet Union each being able to inflict unacceptable damage on the other in retaliation for a nuclear attack.14
6686758396Economic SanctionsDenial of export, import, or financial relations with a target country in an effort to change that nations' polices.15

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