Stakeholders and Actors in Global Politics Flashcards
What is the main focus of Global Politics Unit 1 (2024-2025)?
Power dynamics and global political systems
Key themes include stakeholders and actors, systems, and legal frameworks.
What are the four criteria for statehood as outlined by the Montevideo Convention (1933)?
- Permanent population
- Defined territory with internationally recognized borders
- Effective government with control over its territory and people
- Sovereignty recognized by other states and international actors
Define a State.
Political entity with a government, population, and territory.
What is a Nation?
Group of people with shared culture, language, and history.
What is a Nation-State?
A state where the population identifies with the polity (e.g., France).
What is a Stateless Nation?
A nation without a state (e.g., Kurds).
What significant event established the modern nation-state system?
Peace of Westphalia (1648).
What does internal sovereignty refer to?
Control over domestic affairs.
What does external sovereignty refer to?
Freedom to engage in foreign relations.
What is the monopoly on force in the context of a state?
Exclusive right to use force within borders.
What are Non-State Actors (NSAs)?
Political actors not part of the state but wield significant power in global politics.
Provide examples of Non-State Actors.
- NGOs
- Multinational Corporations (MNCs)
- Social Movements
- Interest Groups
- Media
What is the purpose of Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs)?
Resolve disputes, harmonize international rules, and address global issues.
Give examples of Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs).
- United Nations (UN)
- NATO
- African Union (AU)
- ASEAN
What are the reasons states join IGOs?
- Collectivism
- Regionalization
What distinguishes Formal IGOs from Informal IGOs?
Formal IGOs are established by treaties with permanent structures; Informal IGOs are fluid, without formal arrangements.
What is Civil Society?
Institutions independent of the state and market.
What roles do Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) play?
- Monitor policies
- Advocate for marginalized groups
- Deliver humanitarian services
How do NGOs differ from social movements?
NGOs have formal structures, while social movements are more spontaneous.
What are Private Actors?
Individuals or companies not directly linked to the government but with significant influence.
What is the power of Multinational Corporations (MNCs)?
Financial capital, technological knowledge, and global mobility.
What are the pros and cons of privatization by MNCs?
- Pros: Increased efficiency
- Cons: Profit-driven motives may compromise public welfare
Define a Social Movement.
Groups of people with a shared concern about societal issues.
What are the stages of Social Movements?
- Emergence
- Coalescence
- Bureaucratization
- Decline
