Global Politics, State soveriginty, Legtimacy C2

Question 1

What is state sovereignty, and how is a state sovereign?

Answer 1

A state’s ability to rule itself. states are sovereign when they have full control and authority over what happens within their borders

Question 2

Explain the Difference between internal and external sovereignty

Answer 2

Internal sovereignty is when states have political authority within the states, borders, while external sovereignty refers to how states can influence global affairs

Question 3

What is the Treaty of Westphalia and the 4 requirements of statehood?

Answer 3

The Treaty of Westphalia (1948) is the treaty that established the principles of statehood.
An effective government
A permanent population
Ability to make relations with other countries
Defined Territory

Question 4

What is the ultimate recognition of a state being recognized of independent statehood?

Answer 4

Being recognized as a full member state of the United Nations

Question 5

Is state sovereignty being eroded?

Answer 5

In global politics, it is argued that state sovereignty is being weakened by political, economic, and cultural globalization.

Question 6

What are the factors that challenge state sovereignty?

Answer 6

International trade, multinational cooperation, and cultural networks are argued to challenge state sovereignty.

Question 7

Realists’ and Liberalists’ views on states’ importance

Answer 7

Realists believe that states are the most important members of gp, while liberals believe states can still exist but cooperate on both economic and political matters.

Question 8

What are the theories of sovereignty?

Answer 8

1. Realists are prepared to both defend sovereignty as an absolute inviolable principle and to breach the sovereignty of other states if their own national interests require it
2. Liberalists argue that sovereignty is an important but not exclusive principle in international political relations. Other states can be punished if they commit crimes within their boarders

Question 9

Provide 3 examples of theorists

Question 10

Theorists of soveriginty

Question 11

Joseph Nye

Question 12

Hegemon Theorist guy

Question 13

How do states organize themselves

Answer 13

States manage their internal sovereignty in different ways, democracy is the most common model of a state government. State governments are elected by a fair process

Question 14

What is interdependence

Answer 14

Interdependence is a key feature of a globalized world in which all groups in global politics is increasingly reliant on each other and influence each other

Question 15

How are states economically and politically reliant on each other?

Answer 15

Economically: States are interlinked economically as they trade with each other and the success and failure of their economies are linked
Politically: States political decisions are likely to have an impact on other states
research why for both parts later

Question 16

What are IGO’s?

Answer 16

Intergovernmental organizations refer to an entity created by a treaty, involving two or more nations, to work in good faith, on issues of common interest.
An Intergovernmental organization or IGO is an organization composed primarily of sovereign states, or of other intergovernmental organizations.

Question 17

Why would powerful & less powerful states join IGOs?

Answer 17

Powerful states: To force or persuade other states to adopt policies or agreements that meet their national agreements
Less powerful states: Gives more influence than they would have if they acted alone
To resolve issues where acting alone is insufficient
Examples??

Question 18

Why do states use IGOs?

Answer 18

To increase or increase their military power or economic power.
Regional igos have more united power and influence on the world stage than states in the region that act alone, such as the African Union, Association of the South East, and Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Question 19

UN as a key international organization and its four main objectives

Answer 19

UN is the leading international organization that is truly international in nature, the four objectives are
1) Promoting and protecting human rights
2) Protecting and promoting global peace and security
3) Advacing world human and economic development
4) Tackling shared challenges such as climate change
IT IS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT IGO

Question 20

Whats an economic IGO’s focus?

Answer 20

Focuses on economic independence and the need for spreading economic development and trade across the world
helping states when they are in financial difficulty to avoid weakening and deteriorating the world economy
Providing states with technical assistance
Promote global economic development

Question 21

What are the three main IGOs?

Answer 21

World Trade Organization: Decides and enforces the rules of international trade, and resolves trade disputes between states through negotiation
The International Monetary Fund (IMF): Works to improve global cooperation on financial stability and promotes economic growth and reduce poverty across the world
The World Bank: Focuses on states’ economic development and reducing poverty

Question 22

What’s a Hybrid IGO and provide 2 examples

Answer 22

A Hybrid Inter-Governmental Organization (IGO) combines aspects of both governmental and non-governmental entities in its structure and activities. It typically involves collaboration between states and non-state actors to address complex global issues.
EU: A complex IGO that has a wide range of responsibilities and supporting institutions, with supranational power
AU: Made up of every national African nation-state, except Morroco, mainly deals with security and political and economic development