GP- Global Governance: Political & Economic- What is global governance?, United Nations Flashcards
What is global governance?
Global governance is the international effort by states to create organizations, laws, and agreements to bring order to global politics and solve shared problems.
How does global governance differ from national politics?
Unlike national politics, where a national government has sovereign power over its citizens, there is no single authority that has power over states in global politics.
What is “international anarchy”?
“International anarchy” refers to the absence of a single government or authority that has power over states.
What do states do to address “international anarchy”?
States create international organisations, laws, and agreements to try to bring some order to global politics and to solve shared problems.
What are the main focuses of global governance?
Global governance focuses on reducing conflict and poverty, promoting human rights, and protecting the environment.
What are Intergovernmental Organisations (IGOs)?
IGOs, such as the United Nations, provide a framework that allows states to work together and make progress on these issues.
What does political global governance cover?
Political global governance covers the widest range of issues on which states choose to work together, primarily reducing conflict.
What does economic global governance focus on?
Economic global governance focuses on managing the world economy and reducing poverty.
