Global Interstate Systems Flashcards
who states that “states are independent political communities
each of which possesses a government and asserts
sovereignty in relation to a particular portion of
the Earth’s surface and particular segment of the
human population”
— Hedley Bull
who state that “A system of unequally powerful and competing
states in which no single state is capable of
imposing control on all others, these states are in
interaction with one another in a set of shifting
alliance and wars and changes in relative power of
states upsets any temporary set of alliances,
leading to restructuring of balance of power”
— Chase Dunn
the intensification of the
influence and dominance
of capital
values market exchange
capable of acting a a
guide to all human action
social good will be
maximized by maximizing
the reach and frequency
of market transactions
NEOLIBERALISM
International
norms and laws
were
established as
a result of
globalization
Transnational
activism
increased as a
result of
globalization
Globalization is
perceived as
forcing nation-
states to make a
choice.
EFFECTS OF GLOBALIZATION
IN
GOVERNMENTS
Aims to phase out the production of
numerous substances responsible for ozone
depletion, signed in August 26, 1987 with 46
country signatories.
Montreal protocol
Local Government’s Aim for Global Investors
* Aim to attract major global investors for job creation and business income.
* Conversion of agricultural lands into industrial zones could displace farmers and affect agricultural production.
* Global corporations demand lower taxes and wages for investment.
* Aim to create more jobs and income for local community and government.
Dilemma for local governments
With the growing globalization, the
governance of global relations goes beyond
the national governments. One country’s scale
and scope are limited in addressing regional
and global issues like climate change,
cybercrimes, global financial crisis, and
territorial disputes. Aside from the
governments, non-state actors continue to
increase their roles in global governance.
Institution that
Govern
International
Relations
Non-government organizations,
volunteer organizations, and interest
groups
The increased number of international
organizations and the expansion of their
functions have undeniably restricted a
country’s sovereignty to a certain extent
several institutions govern international
relations and affairs.
Non-state Actors
193 member states
Has regional
Commissions composed of
officials from different countries
in charge of making certain
laws that promulgate certain
rights for economic and social
development
United nations (UN)
looks at the stability of the
international monetary system
by monitoring the global
economy, lends to countries
and provides policy and
technical advisory functions
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
regulates international trade,
ensures the smooth flow of
trade, and provides a forum for
negotiations among countries
and regions of t he world
World Trade Organization (WTO)
Responsible for global research
on medicines and vaccines.
World Health Organization (WHO)
supports investments in
countries that underpin long-
term growth and that help to
meet the needs of their citizens.
World Bank (WB)
Formed in 1949 with the signing
of the Washington Treaty, NATO
is a security alliance of 30
countries from North America
and Europe.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
