Lecture 5: The United Nations and Contemporary Global Governance Flashcards
Define global governance.
Global governance refers to the collective efforts and mechanisms by which the world’s nations, international organizations, and other actors work together to manage and address global problems that transcend national boundaries.
It involves coordinating policies, strategies, and actions to address a range of issues that affect the global community, including economic development, trade, finance, climate change, security, human rights, and public health. Global governance is typically characterized by the involvement of multiple actors, both state and non-state, and the need for cooperation and coordination across different levels of governance.
___ refers to international intergovernmental organizations or groups that are primarily made up of member-states.
International Organization [IO]
What are some examples of IO?
- United Nations
- World Bank
- International Monetary Fund
Who are the two [2] people who listed the powers of IOs?
- Michael Barnett
- Martha Finnermore
What are the three [3] powers of 10s listed by Barnett and Finnermore?
- Power of Classification
- Power to Fix Meanings
- Power to Diffuse Norms
___ is an international organization that is committed to maintaining international peace and security; developing friendly relations among nations; promoting social progress, better living standards, and human rights.
The United Nations
When was the United Nations established?
October 24, 1945
From 51 member states in 1945, how many member states does the UN currently have?
193 member states
Enumerate the six [6] principal organs of the UN.
- General Assembly
- Security Council
- Economic and Social Council
- Trusteeship Council
- International Court of Justice
- Secretariat
The ____ is the main deliberative organ of the United Nations. It is the only body in which all UN members are represented, as it exercises deliberative, supervisory, financial, and elective functions relating to any matter within the scope of the UN Charter.
General Assembly
The first Filipino diplomat elected as the GA president from 1949-1950 was ____.
Carlos P. Romulo
The UN Charter assigns the ___ primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.
Security Council
How many members does the Security Council have?
The Security Council has 11 members - five permanent and six nonpermanent. They are elected by the GA for two-year terms.
What countries are included in the Permanent 5 or P5?
- United States
- China
- France
- Russia
- United Kingdom
What power does the P5 hold?
The P5 holds veto power over the council’s decision. It only requires one (1) veto vote to stop an SC action.
