Foreign Policy Quiz

[The Duke]

1. Liberal
2. Neoconservative
3. Neoliberal
4. Libertarian
5. Realist
6. Nationalist
7. Marxist
8. Radical
9. Pacifist
10. Neorealist

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

That quiz is too disproprtionately weighted towards Neocon to be useful.  A useful quiz would give a reading closer to 10% of each of the 10 categories, altho the categories might have to be changed to do that.

[Storebought]

I'm the first Realist on the forum!

Best three scores: Realist, Nationalist, 'Neo-conservative'
I think I'm more of a American nationalist than a Kissengerian realpolitiker, but whatever.

[JohnG]

1. Neoconservative
2. Liberal
3. Neoliberal
4. Libertarian
5. Realist
6. Radical
7. Nationalist
8. Neorealist
9. Pacifist
10. Marxist

[Platypus]

I believe this was made by our very own cwelsch!

[Blue Rectangle]

#1 Neocon
#2 Realist
#3 Liberal
#4 Neoliberal
#5 Neorealist

It seems that the Neocon label is popular in this quiz because it mixes the ideals from the Lib/Neolib with the utility of the Realist/Neoreals.  The fact that the two extremes liberal/realist are each split in two also dilutes those four labels and makes Neocon the most popular.

A more descriptive system would have two degrees of freedom: one for describing ideals (Pacifist-Liberal-Nationalist) and one for describing implementation (Marxist-Libertarian-Realist).

[12th Doctor]

#1 Neoconservative
Emphasis on civilizations, democracy, strength; states act through civilizational and cultural means for their own advancement. We must spread democratic institutions and markets to other countries, but also include a very strong military establishment, democracy is a tool of diplomacy and war, ultimately democracies will side with us and we must side with them, although some of our allies may be non-democratic. Bush-43, Kristol, Wolfowitz.

#2 Liberal
Emphasis on freedom, markets, democracy; free democratic states are good and fair, but autocratic states are immoral. We must push for democratization and liberalization around the world using open trade and international organizations: all people should be free. Wilson, Reagan, Kant, Shultz.

#3 Neoliberal
Emphasis on cooperation, consensus, free trade; cooperative, democratic states are more advantageous than rogue autocracies. To secure our own borders, we should make sure other countries are democratic, free-trading, and participate in international organizations: a much more pragmatic version of Liberal. Clinton, Fukuyama, Marshall.

#4 Realist
Emphasis on power, strength, realpolitik; all states are aggressive and warlike and any chance to improve relative strength will be seized. We must judge our interests and do whatever is necessary to advance them, lest our country be destroyed. Nixon, Morgenthau, Kissinger!

#5 Libertarian
Emphasis on defense, small government, vital interests; states by and large don't attack you if you don't attack them. Governments should have little or no relations with each other as open commerce and mutual respect can maintain peace in most (or all) situations, only attack them when they attack us. Badnarik, Rothbard.

#6 Nationalist
Emphasis on self-determination, ethnicity, bigotry; large states oppress and slaughter ethnic/national minorities. We, as an aspiring country, must use any means necessary to (re)establish our homeland, even as racists and imperialists. Though normally a broader group, this variant is the violent nationalist, sometimes (but not always!) creeping into terrorism. Arafat, Ceku, Adams.

#7 Marxist
Emphasis on socialism, exploitation, racism; capitalist countries are either false democracies or outright fascist states, socialist countries are more just (or at least less dangerous). Capitalism and racism are evil institutions spreading Western hegemony and propping up decadent empires, either historical processes or street protests (perhaps revolutions) will bring about more humane world. Trotsky, Molotov, Marx!

#8 Radical
Emphasis on social justice, cooperation, democracy; the best states are peaceful and democratic, as well as moderately egalitarian. We must stop attacking countries for oil and focus on larger threats; beating up little countries that never hurt anyone is a grave threat to spreading democracy. Basically Neoliberal with a dash of Marxist. Dean, Gore.

#9 Neorealist
Emphasis on power, certainty, stability; states wish to be at peace but the world is unstable and uncertain, so they have to prepare for war to avoid destruction. We must be strong where it is warranted, but military reductions are the default, and arms control agreements can secure some stability. Bush-41, Waltz, Rice.
 
#10 Pacifist
Emphasis on violence, injustice, war; states spread war, disease and famine. We must encourage an end to all violence, dismantling of al nuclear stockpiles, and eliminate the causes of division, conflict and violence, perhaps including capitalism or business. Thoreau, Tolstoy. 

[12th Doctor]

#1 Neocon
#2 Realist
#3 Liberal
#4 Neoliberal
#5 Neorealist

It seems that the Neocon label is popular in this quiz because it mixes the ideals from the Lib/Neolib with the utility of the Realist/Neoreals.  The fact that the two extremes liberal/realist are each split in two also dilutes those four labels and makes Neocon the most popular.

A more descriptive system would have two degrees of freedom: one for describing ideals (Pacifist-Liberal-Nationalist) and one for describing implementation (Marxist-Libertarian-Realist).

That's the funny thing, people deride neo-cons because they think that they are wacked out, radicals.  Truth is, people who believe that don't know a damn thing about neoconservatism.  In fact, they might acctually be neocons.

[12th Doctor]

This quiz sucks.

"Neorealist" is a funny term when you think about it.

Acctually, if you know anything about theories in foriegn policy, this test is pretty accurate.

[12th Doctor]

That quiz is too disproprtionately weighted towards Neocon to be useful.  A useful quiz would give a reading closer to 10% of each of the 10 categories, altho the categories might have to be changed to do that.

Not so, many of those questions deal with several ideologies.

[M]

1) Liberal
2) Neoliberal
3) Neoconservative

Strongly disagree with the site's definition of "Neoconservatives", most people tarred by this label are in fact foreign policy Liberals, those who oppose their agenda have made some sort of decision that democracy is not always necessary, and that in some cases rape, torture, and massacre of civilians by their govt is preferable.

[ThePrezMex]

I've got:

1) Neoliberal
2) Liberal
3) Libertarian
4) Neoconservative
5) Radical
6) Neorealist
7) Pacifist
Realist
9) Marxist
10) Nationalist

No surprises for me here I think.

[minionofmidas]

those who oppose their agenda have made some sort of decision that democracy is not always necessary, and that in some cases rape, torture, and massacre of civilians by their govt is preferable.

While they themselves believe them to be good and necessary as long as its their own government but not its own civilians.

[M]

those who oppose their agenda have made some sort of decision that democracy is not always necessary, and that in some cases rape, torture, and massacre of civilians by their govt is preferable.

While they themselves believe them to be good and necessary as long as its their own government but not its own civilians.

This point of view is necessary to protect civilization's holiest value, moral relativism. Otherwise, we might come to a shocking and awful decision like that Hitler was evil or at least wrong in the absolute, ignoring the obvious logical truth that the Holocaust was one of an infinity of subjective positives.

Look, I know you're not a rabid loony or any kind of Nazi apologist, but that's what this kind of thing really does say.

[Middle-aged Europe]

This quiz does not suck, but some questions are very hard to answer.

Anyway, here are my results:
1) Liberal
2) Radical
3) Neoliberal
4) Pacifist
5) Libertarian
6) Neoconservative
7) Marxist
Neorealist
9) Realist
10) Nationalist

[The Man From G.O.P.]

neo con

[Huckleberry Finn]

1.  Liberal
2.  Neoconservative
3.  Neoliberal
4.  Libertarian
5.  Radical
6.  Realist
7.  Pacifist
8.  Marxist
9.  Nationalist
10.Neorealist

[ilikeverin]

"Neoliberal" is ultra-Conservative economically, unopined socially. In a German context.
Taking this test in a minute...gonna be angry if I don't score "Radical"

Be jealous

#1 Radical - Emphasis on social justice, cooperation, democracy; the best states are peaceful and democratic, as well as moderately egalitarian. We must stop attacking countries for oil and focus on larger threats; beating up little countries that never hurt anyone is a grave threat to spreading democracy. Basically Neoliberal with a dash of Marxist. Dean, Gore.
#2 Neoliberal
#3 Pacifist
#4 Liberal
#5 Libertarian
#6 Marxism (when Redical is described as Neoliberal with a touch of Marxism :?)
#7 Neorealist
#8 Neoconservative - hah, beat that low ranking!
#9 Nationalist
#10 Realist

[nclib]

#8 Neoconservative - hah, beat that low ranking!

http://www.selectsmart.com/FREE/select.php?client=ForPolSelect

My results were:

#1 Pacifist
#2 Radical
#3 Marxist
#4 Libertarian
#5 Neoliberal
#6 Liberal
#7 Nationalist
#8 Neorealist
#9 Realist
#10 Neoconservative

[Huckleberry Finn]

1.  Liberal
2.  Neoconservative
3.  Neoliberal
4.  Libertarian
5.  Radical
6.  Realist
7.  Pacifist
8.  Marxist
9.  Nationalist
10.Neorealist

Strange thing is that many members, especially conservatives, have got Neorealist as low ranking. I'm sure that members like me and Supersoulty agree more with Bush 41 than Marx or Molotov.

[ilikeverin]

#8 Neoconservative - hah, beat that low ranking!

http://www.selectsmart.com/FREE/select.php?client=ForPolSelect

My results were:

#1 Pacifist
#2 Radical
#3 Marxist
#4 Libertarian
#5 Neoliberal
#6 Liberal
#7 Nationalist
#8 Neorealist
#9 Realist
#10 Neoconservative

Meh

[Rules for me, but not for thee]

#1   Libertarian
#2   Liberal
#3   Neoliberal
#4   Radical
#5   Marxist
#6   Pacifist
#7   Neoconservative
#8   Nationalist
#9   Realist
#10   Neorealist

I guess I'm fairly left on foreign policy, which makes sense.

[Bono]

#8 Neoconservative - hah, beat that low ranking!

http://www.selectsmart.com/FREE/select.php?client=ForPolSelect

My results were:

#1 Pacifist
#2 Radical
#3 Marxist
#4 Libertarian
#5 Neoliberal
#6 Liberal
#7 Nationalist
#8 Neorealist
#9 Realist
#10 Neoconservative

Meh

1 Libertarian
2 Liberal
3 Nationalist
4 Marxist
5 Pacifist
6 Realist
7 Radical
8 Neoliberal
9 Neorealist
10 Neoconservative

[ilikeverin]

#8 Neoconservative - hah, beat that low ranking!

http://www.selectsmart.com/FREE/select.php?client=ForPolSelect

My results were:

#1 Pacifist
#2 Radical
#3 Marxist
#4 Libertarian
#5 Neoliberal
#6 Liberal
#7 Nationalist
#8 Neorealist
#9 Realist
#10 Neoconservative

Meh

1 Libertarian
2 Liberal
3 Nationalist
4 Marxist
5 Pacifist
6 Realist
7 Radical
8 Neoliberal
9 Neorealist
10 Neoconservative

Double meh.

[The Dowager Mod]

Marxist