Lesson 4 Flashcards
the systems, rules, institutions and processes that aim to manage
and coordinate the collective actions of state, organizations and other actors on a global scale.
Global Governance
It is not a single entity or government but rather a complex network of various actors working
together to address transnational issues that no single nation can effectively tackle on its own.
Global Governance
Key features of Global Governance:
- Multilateral cooperation
- International Institutions
- Non-State Actors
- Global Public Goods
- Norms and Rules
- Shared Responsibility
- Challenges of Implementation
Example of Global Governance:
- Climate change
- Global health
- International Security
- Trade and Finance
Provide forums for negotiation, establish norms
and standards and help implement global policies.
Ex: UN, WTO, IMF, WHO.
International Institutions
Global governance relies on it to cooperation among multiple countries through international
organizations, treaties and agreement.
Ex: Climate change, International security and economic stability.
Multilateral cooperation
It involves not only states, such as multinational
corporations, NGOs, civil society groups and international advocacy networks.
Non-State Actors
It seeks to manage clean air, financial stability and
global health which benefit all countries but require collective action to be maintained or improved.
Global Public Goods
Guide the behavior of
states and other actors in the international system.
Ex: Paris Agreement on climate change and Universal Declaration of
Norms and Rules
Emphasis on shared responsibility among nations and other
global actors.
Shared Responsibility
Implementing global governance is complex due to the diverse interests and priorities of
different countries and actors.
Ex: Issues such as national sovereignty, power imbalance
Challenges of Implementation
Paris Agreement is a prime example of global governance where countries around the world
agreed to limit global warming and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Climate change
WHO coordinates international efforts to combat pandemics and improve global health
standards.
Global health
UN security council maintains international peace and security by addressing conflicts
and threats to global stability.
International Security
International community organized itself to manage
global issues that transcend national borders. It is an evolving and dynamic process that reflects the
growing interconnectedness of the world.
Trade and Finance
Most prominent International Organization in the contemporary world
(Britain, China, France, Russia
and the United States) permanent seats
United nation
Purposes of the UN:
- Maintaining international peace and security
- Developing friendly international relations among world nations
- Solving international problems of any nature (economics, cultural, social, Humanitarian).
Parts of the United Nation:
- The General Assembly
- UN Security Council
- Economic and Social Council
- Trusteeship Council
- ICJ
- The Secretariat
The ‘town meeting’ of the world
The General Assembly
Maintains world peace (most powerful branch) and security
UN Security Council
Works with the UN’s economic, cultural, health and educational
activities.
Economic and Social Council
Tasked to administer international oversight for 11 trust territories and to make sure that
adequate procedures are taken for independence and self- government.
Trusteeship Council
International Court of Justice
UN’s prime judicial organ
ICJ
Administrative duties and can bring any topic before the SC
The Secretariat
The only organ where all member states have equal representation in
discussion and consideration, and policy – making.
The General Assembly
It is the main organ for cooperation, policy review, policy dialogue and advice on social, economic and
environmental issues.
Economic and Social Council
Tasked to execute the daily activities as assigned by the five organs
The Secretariat
Roles of UN:
✓ Maintain international peace and security
✓ Responsible for bringing human rights into the realm of international law through Universal
Declaration of Human Rights (1948).
✓ Delivering humanitarian aid
✓ Promoting sustainable development
✓ Upholding international law
Used to punish a country for violating international law. They can be used to force
a country to follow a law.
SANCTIONS
Types of Sanctions
- Diplomatic Sanctions – removal of all political ties (like embassies)
- Economic Sanctions – ban on all trade with a country (except food)
- Military Sanctions – using a military to force compliance.
MILITARY SANCTIONS
- UN Peacekeepers
- These soldiers maintain peace.
- They don’t go on combat missions.
- They are not an ‘army’
- UN Military Force
Group of armed soldiers sent to a hostile area to promote peace. They ARE
NOT COMBAT TROOPS.
They always wear blue berets or blue helmets to identify themselves.
UN Peacekeepers
An army made up of soldiers from more than one UN country that can serve
as combat troops.
UN Military Force
UN Major Mission
- East Timor (Asia)
- Iraq (Middle East)
- Somalia (Africa)
- Haiti (Caribbean)
The UN supervised the independence of this country
East Timor (Asia)
UN tried to cut all trade with Iraq after it failed to comply with
international law, but some nations continued to trade with them.
Iraq (Middle East)
UN humanitarian mission to get food and supplies to people in need
Somalia (Africa)
Key Point on the Relevance of the State amid Globalization
- Regulation and Governance
- Economic management
- Social welfare and Public Services
- National Identity and Cultural Preservation
- Security and Sovereignty
- Diplomacy and International relations
- Adaptation to Global Challenges
- Challenges to State Authority
UN helped strengthen government, army, and hold elections
Haiti (Caribbean)
