Exam #5

Question 1

What is the “tragedy of the commons “?

Answer 1

The idea that no state is responsible for things in common (collective goods) such as air & water, so their protection often goes unaddressed

Question 2

How have different actors in IR dealt with environmental problems (such as iOS, states, NGOs )?

Answer 2

• States: environmental issues are on a global scale, and not all states are willing able to help solve the problems
• IOs: cooperating the actions of states & NGOs is essential in tackling a problem of this size & measure

Question 3

What is sustainable development and why is it a desirable goal?

Answer 3

Sustainable development is the promotion of economic growth without degrading the environment or depleting its nonrenewable resources
- desirable goal because it’s an attempt to make both present & future life on earth better

Question 4

What new arenas have emerged for global competition & cooperation?

Answer 4

Maritime developments: the control of international waters
- whoever controls the controls the trade allowed to cross