Political Science · International Relations
UGC NET December 2015 Political Science
According to K.J. Holsti, which one of the following is not a feature of the contemporary state system?
AThe rise in the number and type of states
BThe great potential for destruction by those who possess nuclear weapons and modern delivery systems
CThe pre-dominant position of influence achieved by the three essentially non-European states: Russia, China and the United States
DA large number of states are keen to join political and economic alliances ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) A large number of states are keen to join political and economic alliances — The trait that is not a feature of the contemporary state system, in K.J. Holsti's account, is that a large number of states are keen to join political and economic…
Explanation
★The trait that is not a feature of the contemporary state system, in K.J. Holsti's account, is that a large number of states are keen to join political and economic alliances.
★Holsti describes the modern state system as an emerging international society, or society of states.
★This society is marked by the growing regulation of interstate relations through laws, norms and institutions built up over centuries.
★Its key principles include the prohibition of the use of force and respect for territorial integrity.
★A genuine feature is the rise in the number and type of states since decolonisation.
★Another is the great potential for destruction by states holding nuclear weapons and modern delivery systems.
★A third is the predominant influence achieved by three largely non-European states, namely Russia, China and the United States.
★Holsti also classifies non-state actors into three kinds: territorial, non-territorial and intergovernmental actors.
★He is a leading scholar of international relations, known for his work on the state system and foreign policy.
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