Mid-term Review Flashcards
Review topics 1-5
Realism principles
- Relative gains
- Security dilemma
- Balance of power
- A self-help anarchy
Relative Gains
States want either mutual or more benefits out of partnerships
security dilemma
One states military can be the insecurity of another. Not wanting to be overpowered they too will increase their military to match the other states or be even stronger. Leads to arm race
Balance of power
No single state or power should become too powerful. Other states will counterbalance this to maintain stability
Liberalism principles
- Mutual benefit
- Interdependence
- Institutions
Mutual Benefit?
Believing that both states benefitting equally is good; no need to get more out of the deal. A benefit is a benefit
interdependence?
Countries relying on one another for trade, resources, economy and security
Institutions?
Liberalism places emphasis on institutional governments. Believe they are the middle person in communicating between states, helping sort out issues, assess conflicts and provide suggestions
Constructivism
The set of shared beliefs, historical experience, social norms and ideas that alters the way individuals view situations
Marxism
Studies the historical economic of states overtime
Dependency Theory
Opposes the modernization theory.
Neo-Marxism
Shifting from relations of production to relations of trade
How many UN “organs”?
6:
1. General assembly
2. ICJ
3. Security council
4. ECOSOC
5. Secretariat
6. Trusteeship council
General assembly
Policymaking body of the UN. Has 193 members. Sets the global agenda and passes non-binding resolutions
Security Council
15 members: 5 permanent (veto power). Can impose sanctions and pressure states to comply
ICJ
Judicial organ of the UN; settles disputes amongst states
ECOSOC
Work to reduce poverty, Increase education and healthcare and promote sustainable development. Works with other UN agencies (UNICEF, WFP etc). Guides the global agenda and proposes international policies
soft law
no enforcement mechanism; non-legally binding
why would states keep soft law?
to keep their reputation clean and maintain relations with neighbouring countries
what are treaties?
clear, explicit consent. Legally binding/ written agreements between states
Customary law
legally binding but not explicitly signed.
what must states do to showcase customary law?
Show they are willing to change and adopt the law into their own domestic policies; Ratification
Ratification
integrating law into domestic policies
Common Law
created by the judicial department
