Unit 2: AOS 1 Flashcards
State
refers to the central actor in global politics. States possess a permanent population, defined territory and recognised sovereignty.
Globalisation
Refers to acceleration and intensification of exchanges of goods, services, labour and capital, which promote global interdependence.
Power
Refers to the ability of one actor to influence the actions of another actor.
Multilateralism
Refers to a system of coordinating relations between three or more global actors, usually in pursuit of specific objectives.
Intergovernmental organisation (IGO)
refers to an entity created by treaty, involving two or more nations, to work in good faith, on issues of common interest.
Non - State Actors
A non-state actor is a global actor that is not a state but still influences global politics.
Economics
Is concerned with the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services.
Capital
Money, assets or resources that can be used to create or make products
Labour
Human effort exerted in production
Economic Imperialism
Refers to a situation in which one country enjoys considerable economic power over others.
Ethical Consumption
Buying and consuming goods produced using ethically acceptable means
Transnational corporation (TNC)
A transnational corporation is an enterprise that is involved with the international production of goods or services, foreign investments, or income and asset management in more than one country.
Cultural Imperialism
The phenomenon of a dominant culture wiping out older more traditional cultures
Environmentalism
political and ethical movement that seeks to improve and protect the quality of the natural environment
Realism
Realism involves states (and other global actors) prioritising their specific interests and needs over those of the global community.
