International law Flashcards
agents / agency
What is the new term for ‘third world’ and ‘developing’ countries?
Global self
This term reflects a shift in how these countries are categorized.
What are ‘actors’ in the context of international relations?
Beings or things that act towards a particular goal, such as countries and organizations.
Define ‘structures’ in international relations.
Context in which actors act, including laws that organizations and countries must adhere to.
What is the structure of agency debate?
The debate about whether actors’ decisions or the context that led to those decisions is more important.
What is full sovereignty?
Absolute power/authority where a state has full say and control without hindrance from structure.
What must a state have to be recognized as a sovereign state?
Full UN rights.
Name examples of non-state actors.
- Civil society groups (e.g., NGOs)
- Multi-national corporations
- Individuals
What does ‘intermestic’ refer to?
Global politics that connotes the domestic realm and the international.
What is an example of unilateral action?
America invading Afghanistan even when warned by the UN not to.
What is bilateral action?
An action agreement between two states.
What is multilateral action?
Action involving three or more states, usually through an IGO.
What does the study of political science include?
Breaking down politics, power relations, and governance.
What are the three types of power?
- Hard power
- Soft power
- Structural power
Define global governance.
States and non-states, institutions and processes involved in governing the international system.
What are critical junctures in world politics?
Moments in history where paths change, such as Covid, 9/11, and the Cold War.
What is analysis in political science?
The systemic examination of a thing, event, or process through deconstruction into its elements.
What are the levels of analysis in political science?
- Individual level
- State level
- System level
What is realism in international relations?
A self-help system of anarchy focused on balance of power.
What is the security dilemma?
One country enhancing its security can cause insecurity in others, leading to a back-and-forth game.
What do realists believe about relative gains?
Countries want either equal gains or more out of partnerships.
What is parsimony in political theories?
The idea that our assumptions should be as simple as possible.
What was NATO created for?
To balance the power of the Soviet Union.
What does liberalism in international relations emphasize?
It can be in self-interest for partners to do well, promoting inter-dependency.
Define constructivism in international relations.
The way states perceive and interpret events or actions.
