Read the following pages from the book “Theories of International Politics and Zombies” by Daniel W. Drezner and answer the questions in order.
Pages 33 – 60 (Realism, Liberalism chapters)
1. According to Drezner, realists would argue that a universal “anti-zombie alliance” as unlikely to persist? Explain what specific actions they might use in this scenario that would weaken any possible alliance.
2. Drezner suggests that “While some zombie governments might pursue radical anti-human policies at first, the anarchical system would eventually discipline a moderation of views.” (43). What does he mean by this? Why might this happen do you think?
3. What does Drezner mean by the “longest possible shadow of the future” in increasing the chance of cooperation?
4. What happens if the shadow of the future is shortened according to Drezner?
Read Chapter “Neoconservatism and the Axis of Evil Dead”, pgs. 61-66
1. What is one of the flaws of the neo-con approach? What is a strength?
2. Do you think the neo-con focus on military as the tool to fight threats is problematic for some kinds of threats?
Read Chapter “The Social Construction of Zombies”, pgs. 67-76
1. Explain the importance of identity and how it might be changed, according to Drezner, in a world facing a zombie apocalypse.
Read Chapter “Domestic Politics: are all zombie politics local?”, pgs. 77-85
1. Explain what Drezner means by the U.S. is a weak policy making state and give possible concrete examples.
2. Why does Drezner say that domestic political constraints are at their weakest right after the first attack. Explain what he means.
Read Chapter “Bureaucratic Policies: the “pulling and hauling” of zombies”, pgs. 87-97
1. Explain some of the possible problems that a bureaucracy might face in a zombie threat.
