U4AOS 1 DP1 cosmopolitanism and realism

Question 1

What is international humanitarian law?

Answer 1

Principle that states have responsibility to ensure non-state actors do not prevent the exercise of human rights

Question 2

How do ethical standards apply?

Answer 2

Only binding to states which have signed and ratified international treaties and declarations

Question 3

What is the theory of cosmopolitanism?

Answer 3

A school of thought that 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 4

What is the theory of realism?

Answer 4

A school of thought that involves states (and other global actors) prioritising their specific interest and needs over those of the global community.

Question 5

What is ethics?

Answer 5

The moral principles that govern behaviour. In global politics, actors have underlying ideologies such as realism or cosmopolitanism that inform their actions.

Question 6

What is international law?

Answer 6

A body of rules established by custom or written legal agreements that are accepted as binding upon the international community.