Internationalism and Supranationalism

Question 1

What is Humanitarianism?

Answer 1

-Belief in the value of human life and providing assistance/treatment to those who are in need of it.
-One of the main reasons nation-states get involved in international affairs.
-Not just repsonding to disasters, long-term economic and social devleopment, strong emphasis in Canada’s foreign policy

Question 2

What is Unilateralism?

Answer 2

“I will do it alone”
ONE nation acts on its own (can be aggressive or gentle)

Question 3

What is Bilateralism?

Answer 3

“We will do something about it”
TWO nations act together for a common goal. Normally occurs as forms of trade partnership. Sometimes act together against a common threat

Question 4

What is Multilateralism?

Answer 4

“Lets all do something about it”
Serveral countries working together to solve an issue

Question 5

What is Supranationalism?

Answer 5

“Lets come together under a common government for our mutual interests”
MANY nation-states come together for decisions of an international organization. Independent states give up some of their power to a central power who makes decisions

Question 6

What is the UN?

Answer 6

United Nations-Intergovernmental organization created to promote international co-operation and peace made up of 193 member states.
Was created as a replacement for the League of Nations.

Question 7

What are the goals of the UN?
(5)

Answer 7

-Maintain international peace and security
-Promote sustainable government
-Protect Human rights
-Uphold International Law
-Deliver Humanitarian Aid

Question 8

What is the EU?

Answer 8

European Union-a supernational and intergovernmental organization consisting of 27 European member states joined in a political and economic union

Question 9

What are the goals of the EU? (3)

Answer 9

-Mobility, Growth, Stability, and One Currency
-Human Rights and Equality
-Transparent and Democratic Institutions