Definitions and Key Terms Flashcards
Self-determination
The right to determine one’s fate
Bilateralism
The conduct of political, economic, or cultural relations between two sovereign states in cooperation.
Multilateralism
The conduct of political, economic and cultural lesions between three or more sovereign states in cooperation.
E.x: (NATO, NAFTA, ASEAN)
Collective Identity
Shared character traits among some members of a nation
Supranationalism
organizations made up of multiple countries and hold a level of power that is higher than that of member-states.
(International: intra - between; within
Supranational: supra - above)
Forced Relocation
-Inuit were persuaded by the Canadian government to leave their homes with promises of better hunting and the option to return home if they wanted.
-The promises were broken, and they were forced to stay in what is now Resolute Bay and Grise Fiord.
Patriotism
a love for one’s nation-state.
National Consciousness
based on myths: stories, stereotypes, and symbols that people use to represent their nation-state and themselves.
Symbolization of Vimy Ridge
For many, the victory symbolizes the emergence of national unity rooted in military sacrifice.
Cultural Pluralism
encourages the promotion of unique cultural identities.
Reasonable Accommodation
legal and constitutional concept that requires Canadian public institutions to adapt to the religious and cultural practices of minorities as long as they do not violate other rights and freedoms
Federalists (Quebec)
believe Quebec should remain a province of Canada
Quebec identity is part of the Canadian identity
Sovereigntists
supporters of Quebec as an independent nation
Believe Quebec needs more independence as a nation
Feel they make up a unique group
Isolationism
a policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries.
Unilateralism
-any doctrine or agenda that supports one-sided action. Such action may be in disregard for other parties, or as an expression of a commitment toward a direction which other parties may find disagreeable.
Oka Crisis
a land dispute between a group of Mohawk people and the town of Oka, Quebec, Canada, which lasted 78 days
How did the Oka Crisis signify nationalism?
Mohawks - had a distinct relationship with their land and were willing to fight for it.
Quebecois - believe they also have a commitment to the land and fought in pursuit of their nation & loyalty to the land.
Nationalist Loyalty
a commitment to a nationalist cause.
Non-Nationalist Loyalty
a commitment to a non-nationalist cause.
What are the 3 ways contending nationalist loyalties are resolved?
-Do nothing
-Negotiate
-Fight
What are the 3 ways foreign policy is used to promote internationalism?
Peacekeeping
International law
Foreign aid
Purpose of international laws and applicable to who?
are created & enforced by supranational organizations and apply to all member-states.
Foreign Aid
-Money transferred from developed to developing countries for humanitarian and other purposes
-Greatest impact when coordinated among countries
Treason
the crime of betraying one’s country
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
- self- actualization
- esteem
- love and belonging
- safety
- physiological needs
Reasons for the pursuit of nationalism
-economic
-political/civic
-social
-historical
-geographical
-ideological
October Crisis
-The FLQ used terrorist tactics to try and make Quebec independent from Canada.
-The first time the War Measures Act was invoked in a non-war context
China-Taiwan conflict
China claims self-governed Taiwan as part of its territory - but the island sees itself as distinct
Civic
identification with a nation-state, commitment to its political values and formal citizenship
Genocide
a crime committed with the intent to destroy a national, ethnic, racial or religious group, in whole or in part.
Aspects of National Interest
Economic prosperity
Safety & Security
Beliefs and values
Foreign policy
general objectives that guide activities & relationships of a state in its interactions with other states.
Domestic policy
guides decisions about what to do within the country
(i.e. decisions about spending tax $, social programs, etc.)
Peacekeepers
armed forces that maintain peace by keeping enemies apart until a crisis can be resolved through diplomacy and negotiation
