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Realism – A theory of international relations that focuses on the tendency of nations to operate from self-interest. Idealism – A theory of international relations that focuses on the hope the nations will act together to solve international problems and promote peace. Isolationism – The desire to avoid international entanglement altogether. Internationalism – The belief that nations must engage in international problem solving. Unilateralism – A philosophy that encourages individual nations to act on their own when facing threats from other nations. Bush Doctrine – A policy adopted by the Bush administration in 2001 that asserts America’s right to attack any nation that has weapons of mass destruction that might be used against U.S. interests at home or abroad.

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Democratization Critical Terms for understanding Democratization Authoritarianism Authoritarian breakdown Authoritarian regime Civil Society Corruption Transparency index Democratic consolidation Democratic regime Democratic responsiveness Democratization From above From below Economic development level Executive coup Illiberal democracy (guarded, shallow) International environment of democracy Liberal democracy (substantive, deepened) Military coup Military authoritarian regime Personalistic authoritarian regime Procedural democracy (illiberal, guarded, shallow) Regime Rule of law Single party authoritarian regime Substantive democracy ? (liberal, deepened) Three waves of democratization Other terms Regime Nation Country State Sovereignty

China's Drive for "Indiginous Innovation": A web of Industrial Policies

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By James McGregor Senior Counselor APCO Worldwide China?s Drive for ?Indigenous Innovation? A Web of Industrial Policies 1 Table of Contents Overview and Executive Summary???????????????..?...??3 China?s indigenous innovation campaign is supported by an intricate web of industrial policies that are shaped by the country?s tempestuous history with the West and reflect a deep-seated desire to be self-sufficient. Playing Science and Technology Catch-up ??????????????????8 China has made great strides in scientific development since 1949, but the road has not always been smooth. The Elixir of ?Scientific Development? ???????????????????9 The Hu-Wen Administration heralds science as the way forward but faces serious hurdles.

American Governement & Politics Today

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CHAPTER 8 *All candidates are chosen by a party primary Election New Deal ? Refers to those groups who were most helped by Roosevelt?s programs to address the problems caused by the Great Depression. (1932) Reagan Democrats ? Democrats who were swayed or motivated by family values, anti-communism, and a need for a strong national defense, enough to vote Republican. Democratic party had strongly supported segregation until the 1950?s changed to advocate racial integration, and other civil rights policies that drove white, protestant conservatives away to the Republican Party. Richard Nixon in 1972, and Ronald Reagan in 1980 drew from these voters. 1980 election also saw the first gender gap; that is men tended to vote Republican, and women Democratic.

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