U3 AOS 1 Flashcards
nation
a group of people with common bonds based on culture, language and history.
state
A central actor in global politics which possesses a permanent population, defined territory and recognised sovereignty. States are not necessarily homogenous
sovereignty
the legitimacy or widely recognised ability to effectively control a territory with recognised borders. It provides states with the authority to represent their territorial entity within the international community
power
the ability of one actor to influence the actions of another global actor. Power can be exercised in a range of types and forms.
global governance
the institutions, rules, norms and legal arrangements that seek to facilitate cooperation and manage relations between states.
globalisation
the acceleration and intensification of goods, services, labour and capital exchanges that promote global independence. these have been facilitated by rapid changes in communication and technology.
multilateralism
a system of coordinating relations between three or more global actors in pursuit of particular objectives.
security
traditionally it refers to the protection of a state’s borders from intruders and the maintenance of sovereignty, most commonly achieved through the use of military power. It has now evolved to include softer forms of security such as access to resources and the protection of the environment.
regionalism
a political ideology that seeks to increase the political power, influence and self-determination of the people of one or more subnational regions. (3rd agenda issues) .
Gross domestic product
the standard measure of the value added created through the production of goods and services in a country during a certain period.
hegemon
a supreme leader
secessionism
a group gaining control over territory within an existing state to form a new one. National groups within a state who see themselves with distinct culture from the rest of the population.
aims of states
- maintain soverginty
- protect its population
- maintain national interest
roles of a state
- security
- justice and order
- economic prosperity
- representation
(REJS)
Powers of a state
- military
- diplomatic
- economic
- cultural
- political