Glossary

Question 1

Global actor

Answer 1

• a state, intergovernmental organisation, non-state actor or transnational corporation that is involved in global politics

Question 2

Instability

Answer 2

• refers to a lack of order regarding a global issue or region

Question 3

National interests

Answer 3

• are pursued to ensure the survival and potential growth of that state
• implement policies and exercise types of power to achieve interests and maintain sovereignty

Question 4

Power

Answer 4

• the ability of one global actor to influence the actions of another global actor to achieve their aims
• many types of power and implementation

Question 5

State

Answer 5

• possesses a permanent population, defined territory and recognised sovereignty
• can be organised into groupings like the EU

Question 6

Unilateralism

Answer 6

• refers to the policy of a state acting alone, with little regard for the views or interests of other global actors, in pursuit of foreign policy objectives

Question 7

Sovereignty

Answer 7

• the legitimate or widely recognised ability to exercise effective control of a territory within recognised borders