multilateralism, Strategy, Enhanced Visibility, Identify Small State, Foreign Policy Behavior Flashcards
define multilateralism
The principle of participation by three or more parties, especially by the government of different countries
Who relies on multilateralism? Why?
Small states because it’s allows for the leveling of playing fields via amplification of voices
Countries can find solutions by relying on data sharing information, definition of norms, rescue allocation, and dispute settlement
how does a strategy of enhancing visibility work?. Give examples.
This can be done through participation in the international forums in high positions
For example, Caribbean states have been represented on UN bodies by Ghana, Trinidad, Jamaica, and St. Vincent and Grenadines by being non-permanent members of the security council
what are ways that Caribbean states can enhance their visibility strategically?
Participation in international fora
Summitry, or hosting activities such as major conferences, non-political activities
what is an advantage and a disadvantage of summitry?
Advantage is that the country gains influence and strategically bills and image in the wide world, but the disadvantage is that it is extremely expensive
so identify small State Farm policy behavior by listing common behaviors of small states
Exhibit a low level of participation in world affairs.
Address a narrow scope of farm policy issues.
Aim to cooperate and avoid conflict with others
Employee, diplomatic, and economic foreign policy instruments as opposed to military instruments.
Emphasize international principles, international law and other morally minded ideals.
Choose neutral positions.
Rely on superpowers for protection, partnership, and resources
List some foreign policy goals
Protect national sovereignty.
Stability of international system.
Accumulation of wealth.
Increase of relative power.
Reproduction of national identity.
Positive international image
Repositioning in the international system
