Why do coalition governments tend to engage in more extreme foreign policy than single-party governments?
What will be an ideal response?
First, coalitions often include more extreme parties. These political parties can demand more extreme policies, effectively hijacking a state’s foreign policy. Second, because coalitions have multiple parties in the government, it is hard for the public to determine who is to blame for a policy. In contrast, in the United States, the party of the president is held accountable for foreign policy.
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A study by the Carnegie Corporation found that what was the most effective aspect of humanitarian intervention?
a. early and robust efforts b. systematic and well-planned actions c. quick entry and exit of military forces d. amount of money allotted for the intervention e. number of military troops sent to the targeted region
Collier and Hoefller (2004) claim that ethnicity has little to do with violent conflict, while Cederman et al. (2013) argue that ethnically based political exclusion and inequality does produce conflict. Which side do you believe is correct? Provide evidence from case studies to bolster your argument.
What will be an ideal response?