Module 31 Flashcards
Ethnic separatism
Desired regional autonomy expressed by culturally distinct group within a larger politically dominant culture
- Catalans in Spain.
Terrorism
The use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims
Irredentism
A policy of cultural extension and potential political expansion by a country aimed at a group of its nationals, living in a neighboring country
- Russia Annexing Crimea from Ukraine
Supranationalism
Three or more countries agree to give up a degree of sovereignty in order to pursue common, political, economic, cultural, environmental goals
- EU
- UN
- NATO north Atlantic Treaty, Org
- ASEAN association of Southeast Asian nations
- AU African union
- Arctic circle
UN
And organization formed in 1945 of the world‘s countries that promotes peace and security around the globe
North Atlantic Treaty organization NATO
A group of 28 countries that has agreed to protect each other in case of attack. Founded in 1945.
European Union EU
Common market
An economic association establish in 1957 by a number of western European countries to promote free trade among its members
Association of Southeast Asian nations
I tried alliance that promotes trade and economic integration among member nations in south east Asia
Arctic Council
1996 members include countries with territory in the Arctic, promote sustainable development, dedicated to protecting the regions environment
African union AU
An organization of African nations pursuing greater political and economic integration across the continent
United States Mexico, Canada agreement USMCA
NAFTA
An agreement that supports North American manufacturing and mutually beneficial trade will create more balanced, reciprocal trade that supports high paying jobs for Americans and grows the north American economies
Ethnic cleansing
Process in which more powerful ethnic group forcefully removes a less powerful one in order to create a ethically homogenous region
Democratization
Our process of transition as a country attempts to move from an authoritarian form of government to a democratic one
