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Unit 3; Internationalism Flashcards

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What is a global village

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The idea that advances in communication technology had brought the world closer together, forming an interconnected community

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Explain the goal of economic stability

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Maintain a stable and/or prosperous economy in the nation

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How does internationalism benefit economic stability?

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Increases international trade, promotes economic growth and drives prices down by creating competition. Also allows access to new markets and new customers

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Explain the goal of peace and security

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To protect the nation’s people and territory, ensure the safety and security of the country, and promote peace in the world

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How does internationalism benefit peace and security?

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Shared security among nations can allow countries to better address common security threats and help prevent conflicts. Also allows countries to manage global security threats with less risk

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Explain the goal of self-determination

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A nation’s right to determine its own political, economic, and social policies without outside interference; central to the concept of national sovereignty

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Explain the goal of humanitarianism

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The belief that a country has a moral obligation to support, protect, and improve people’s lives and reducing suffering

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What is a failed/fragile state?

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A country that is unable to provide basic security and public services to its citizens and is unable to function as a stable, effective government

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What are the conditions like in fragile states?

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High conflict, weak governance, and high levels of poverty & inequity

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Define isolationism

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A country’s policy of isolating themselves from the rest of the world

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Define unilateralism

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The policy of a country to act alone and respond to events alone

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Define bilateralism

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When two countries agree to act together to solve a common problem

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Define multinationalism

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Who several countries work together to solve problems; usually used by middle powers like Canada (strength in numbers)

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Define supranationalism

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When nations give up some sovereignty to join an organization, as they must abide by the organization’s rules

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How can countries build world peace and promote internationalism?

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Through the use of incentives (offering closer international relations, if certain conditions are met), and/or sanctions (cutting off relations with state until hostile behaviour stops)

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What is the United Nations?

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An international organization that was created after WWII as a way to prevent war. Their focuses also include economic and social development, human rights, humanitarian affairs, international law, and global environmental issues

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What is UNICEF?

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The United Nations Children Fund; works to help children, especially those living in refugee camps

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What is WHO?

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The World Health Organization; works to coordinate international health issues to prevent the spread of disease, as well as treat and cure diseases like malaria

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What is the WFP?

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The World Food Program; provides food to almost 90 million people a year who are unable to feed themselves.

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What is the FAO?

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The Food and Agriculture Organization; works to help people improve farming techniques so they can feed themselves

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What is the UNESCO?

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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization; works to encourage peace through collaboration in science and education, and preserve important cultural aspects of the world

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What is the UN Charter?

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An international treaty that established the basic principles of international relations

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What is the International Indigenous People Organization?

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World council of indigenous people; goal is to promote the rights of indigenous people around the world

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What is the International Indigenous People Organization?

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World council of indigenous people; goal is to promote the rights of indigenous people around the world

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What is the Arctic Council

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Consists of representatives from the world’s 8 arctic countries and deals with important issues involving the Arctic including climate change, pollution, biodiversity, sustainability, emergency preparedness, and living conditions for Arctic residence

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What is the La Francophonie?

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Cultural and linguistic organization that promotes democracy, education, sustainable development, French language, international cooperation and human rights

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What is the GATT and WTO?

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he General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and World Trade Organization (WTO). These two organizations control world trade and provide a mechanism for resolving disputes between member countries

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What is the World Bank?

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An international organization created after WWII to help rebuild countries in economic crisis. Gives loans to countries for development and infrastructure projects, but countries must meet certain conditions to receive loans

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What is the IMF?

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The International Monetary Fund; gives short-term loans to help countries in economic crisis, provides technical assistance to manage economies, and monitors exchange rates for world currencies.

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What is NATO?

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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization; objectives to enhance the stability, well being and freedom of its members through collective defense. Organization was initially created to help protect Western European democracies from the Soviet Union

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What are the three pillars of peacekeeping?

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Consent of all parties involved for peacekeepers to be deployed, impartiality (must not take sides), and the non-use of force (except in self-defense)

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What is peacekeeping?

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The deployment of a military in a conflict zone with the goal of monitoring and observing a ceasefire or peace agreement, and helping to create the conditions for a lasting peace. They are not authorized to use force except in self-defense.The main goal is to create an environment where both parties can negotiate and reach a peaceful settlement

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What is peacemaking?

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How has internationalism benefited the environment?

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The international community now recognizes that climate change affects everyone and has started taking measures to slow it’s pace

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How has internationalism benefited global health?

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has set up that global outbreak alert, a response network which links international groups together in case of emergency

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How has internationalism benefited poverty and debt?

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Internationalism promotes economic cooperation and trade between nations which stimulates economic growth & development, and can lead to a reduction in poverty

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How has internationalism benefited human rights?

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Internationalism has led to international treaties like the Declaration of Human Rights which assume obligations under international law to respect and fulfill human rights

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How has internationalism benefited international peace and security

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Has allowed countries to work together to ensure peace and safety in the world

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How has internationalism benefited economic stability

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Internationalism has led to the creation of trade rules regulate trade between countries

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As a nation this may include strong exports and low unemployment.

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Economic stability

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Nations promote this by passing laws, such as the CC of R& F and upholding Rule of Law

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Peace and security

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What is the name of the organization which is an alliance of more than 25 countries?

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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People/nations take action in response to natural disasters, poverty, disease, war or conflict

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Humanitarianism

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What type of crisis would the WHO be best equipped to respond to?

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A disease outbreak

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What kind of crisis would the UNESCO be concerned with?

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The destruction of world heritage sites

46
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Japan, prior to 1854 (before entering into USA trade agreement) followed this foreign policy

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Isolationism

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Japan, prior to 1854 (before entering into USA trade agreement) followed this foreign policy

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Isolationism

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