Lecture 4: The Global Interstate System Flashcards
___ is a compulsory political organization with a centralized government that maintains the legitimate use of force within a certain territory (Weber, 1997).
State
____ emphasizes the organic ties that hold groups of people together and inspire a sense of loyalty and belonging. It is also referred to as an imagined community.
Nation
Differentiate the terms state and nation.
A state refers to a political entity that has sovereignty over a defined geographical area and a set of institutions that govern its people. It typically has a constitution or legal framework that outlines the rights and responsibilities of its citizens and the powers of its government.
A nation, on the other hand, refers to a group of people who share a common culture, history, language, or ethnicity. A nation may or may not have a state of its own, and there may be multiple nations within a single state. For example, the United States is a state that contains many different nations, including Native American nations, African American communities, and Hispanic/Latinx communities.
In summary, a state is a political entity with defined borders and a set of institutions, while a nation is a group of people who share a common identity or culture.
Is the Philippines a State or a Nation?
The Philippines is a nation-state, which means that it is a sovereign state that is composed of a single nation, in this case, the Filipino people. The Philippines became an independent nation-state on July 4, 1946, when it was granted independence by the United States.
Enumerate the effects of Globalization on Nation-State. [5]
- Imposed force choice upon nation-states.
- Establishment of economic and political
integrations. - Establishment of international laws and
principles. - Rise of transnational activism (TNA)
- Creation of a new communications network.
The aim of ____ is to foster strong economic, political, cultural, educational, and technical intergovernmental relationships.
Intergovernmental Organizations [IGOs]
Give examples of IGOs. [3]
- Association of Southeast Asian Nations [ASEAN]
- European Union [EU]
- World Trade Organization [WTO]
The ___ is an Intergovernmental Organization that has 10 member states.
ASEAN
Enumerate the eight [8] aims of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations [ASEAN].
- To accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural development in the region.
- To promote regional progression
- To promote regional peace and stability.
- To promote active and beneficial cooperation and mutual assistance on matters of common interest.
- Provide assistance to each other in the framework of training and research installations in the educational, professional, technical, and administrative spheres.
- Work hand in hand for more effective and greater use of agriculture and industries.
- Advance Southeast Asian research.
- Preserve close and beneficial collaboration with current international and regional institutions with similar aims and purposes.
What is the overall aim of ASEAN?
The overall aim of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is to promote economic, social, and cultural cooperation and integration among its member states, which are Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
ASEAN seeks to create a stable and prosperous region through regional integration, connectivity, and cooperation. This includes promoting free trade among member states, fostering economic development, and strengthening political and security ties. ASEAN also aims to promote sustainable development and environmental protection, as well as to address transnational issues such as terrorism, human trafficking, and natural disasters.
___ is an IGO that was established in 1993 with 28 state members.
European Union [EU]
What are the eight [8] goals of the EU?
- To promote peace, its values, and the well-being of its citizens.
- Offer freedom, security, and justice without internal borders.
- Uphold sustainable development based on balanced economic growth and price stability.
- Combat social exclusion and discrimination
- Promote scientific and technological progress
- Enhance economic, social, and territorial cohesion and solidarity among member countries.
- Respect cultural and linguistic diversity.
- Establish an economic and monetary union.
What is the overall goal of EU?
The overall aim of the European Union (EU) is to promote economic and political integration among its member states to achieve greater peace, prosperity, and stability in Europe.
The EU seeks to create a single market with the free movement of goods, services, capital, and people. It also promotes common policies in areas such as agriculture, fisheries, and the environment, as well as cooperation on justice and home affairs issues.
The EU aims to foster greater political cooperation and solidarity among its member states. This includes developing a common foreign and security policy, as well as promoting democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
___ is an IGO that has 164 member states; the sole IGO that caters to rules of trade on a global scale. Its objective is to ensure that trade runs as smoothly, predictably, and freely as possible.
World Trade Organization [WTO]
____ is a system of heightened interaction between
various sovereign states, particularly the desire for greater cooperation and unity among states and people.
Internationalism
