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Question 1

realism

Answer 1

Realism involves states (and other global actors) prioritising their specific interest and needs over those of the global community.

Question 2

cosmopolitanism

Answer 2

Cosmopolitanism reflects a desire among global actors to cooperate to reach common goals and outcomes to meet challenges that are presented to the global community.

Question 3

ethics

Answer 3

This seeks to address questions of morality and extends to global politics, as global actors are guided by different moral frameworks/positions.

Question 4

pluralism

Answer 4

a condition or system in which two or more states, groups, principles, sources of authority, etc., coexist.

Question 5

justice

Answer 5

Refers to the concept of moral rightness based on ethics, law, fairness and equity that, importantly, also seeks punishment and/or compensation when these ethics are breached.

Question 6

international law

Answer 6

Traditionally only relating to states, international law is a body of rules established by custom or written legal agreements that are accepted as binding upon the international community.

Question 7

cultural relativism

Answer 7

the theory that beliefs, customs, andmoralityexist in relation to the particular culture from which theyoriginateand are not absolute.

Question 8

sovereignty

Answer 8

Legitimate or widely recognised ability to exercise effective control of a territory within recognised borders.

Question 9

universiality

Answer 9

the quality of involving or being shared by all people or things in the world or in a particular group.

Question 10

unilateralism

Answer 10

Refers to the policy of a state acting alone in regards to upholding/defending their national interest, with little or no regard for the views or interests of other global actors

Question 11

bilateralism

Answer 11

Bilateralism concerns relations or policies of joint action between two parties.

Question 12

multilateralism

Answer 12

Refers to a system of coordinating relations between three or more states, usually in pursuit of objectives in particular areas.

Question 13

ICERD

Answer 13

international convention on the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination

Question 14

aim of ICERD

Answer 14

prohibit racial discrimination and promote understanding among all races

Question 15

what does committee do

Answer 15

• the early warning procedure:
• the examination of inter-state complaints; and
• the examination of individual complaints
• gives general recommendations

Question 16

article 1 - ICERD

Answer 16

Article 1 - “Racial Discrimination means…Any form of distinction, exclusion, limitation, or primary based on race, colour, lineage which has the intent or effect of negating or damaging the recognition…”

Question 17

article 2(d) - ICERD

Answer 17

“Each State Party shall prohibit and bring to an end, by all appropriate means, including legislation as required by circumstances, racial discrimination by any persons, group or organisation;”

Question 18

article 5 - ICERD

Answer 18

States Parties undertake to prohibit and to eliminate racial discrimination in all its forms and to guarantee the right of everyone to…

Question 19

article 5(d) - ICERD

Answer 19

(d) Other civil rights, in particular:

• (ii) The right to leave any country, including one’s own, and to return to one’s country;
• (iii) The right to nationality;
• (vii) The right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion;

Question 20

article 5(e) - ICERD

Answer 20

(e) Economic, social and cultural rights, in particular:

• (i) The rights to work, to free choice of employment
• (iii) The right to housing;
• (iv) The right to public health, medical care, social security and social services;
• (v) The right to education and training;
• (vi) The right to equal participation in cultural activities;