Unit 3: Internationalism Flashcards
Key Issue
Counties have to make decisions that balance their national self-interest and internationalism.
Foreign Policy and Internationalism
To what extent can foreign policy promote internationalism.
Nations, Nation-States, and Internationalism
To what extent does involvement in international affairs benefit nation-states?
Internationalism and Nationalism
To what extent do efforts to promote internationalism through world organizations affect nationalism?
Internationalism and Global Issues (1)
How has internationalism been used to try and solve global issues?
Internationalism and Global Issues (2)
To what extent can internationalism effectively address contemporary global issues?
Isolationism
When one country cuts itself off from others. (Ex. Japan after WW2)
Unilateralism
One country taking action on its own.
(Ex. Hitler taking over other countries before WW2)
Bilateralism
Two countries working together. (Ex. Britain’s policy with Belgium)
Multilateralism
Several countries working together. (Ex. Triple Entente/Alliance)
Supranationalism
When countries are prepared to give up some sovereignty and follow the rules. (Ex. European Union)
Benefits of Internationalism
-Peace and Security
-Economic Stability
-Self Determination
-Humanitarianism
Foreign Policy
The decisions that people in a country make about their goals in dealing with other countries and the methods they will use to achieve those goals.
Motives of Nations and States
-Economic Stability
-High Employment
-Peace and Security
-Self Determination
-Humanitarianism
Foreign Policy Influences
Public opinion poll, governing polls, opposition parties, senate, citizens groups, NGO’s, churches, university experts, provincial governments, prime minister, cabinet, minister of foreign affairs, diplomats, civil servants, federal ministries, businesses and industries, residents, history, treats and obligations, media, other governments.
Canada’s Goal
Promoting peace, and promoting and participating in UN peacekeeping.
Peacekeeping
Sent to conflict areas after the fighting has stopped, they are negotiated by the Security Council of the UN, they just have
-Consent of the nation
-Be impartial
-Only use force in self defence
WHO
Created in 1948 as part of the UN, headquarters in Geneva, is used to prevent disease, inform people, and coordinate research.
World Bank
Founded in 1944 at Bretton Woods, originally called the The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, located in Washington.
International Monetary Fund
Founded in 1944 at Bretton Woods, main purpose is to stabilize currency, work closely with the WTO.
WTO
GATT- General Agreement on Trades and Tariffs was signed in 1948 (forerunner of the WTO), 1995 WTO was formed, works to reduce trade barriers and promote free trade, can impose sanctions and fines.
Right To Play
International humanitarian organization that uses sports and play programs to improve health, develop life skills, and foster peace for children and communities in disadvantaged areas.
The Arctic Council
Works to resolve issues of those living in the north such as: environmental concerns, pollution, monitoring climate change, sustainable development, preserving indigenous language and culture, and arctic sovereignty.
United Nations
-To maintain international peace and security
-To develop friendly relations among nations
-To cooperate in solving international problems
-Promoting respect for human rights
Parts of the UN
-General Assembly
-Security Council
-Economic and Social Council
-Secretariat
-International Court of Justice
-Trusteeship Council
UNESCO
Promotes international cooperation in the fields of education, science, culture, and communications. Works to create respect for the shared values and dignity of every civilization and culture.
International Law of the Sea
-Made by United Nations
-Defines territorial water
-Protects fishing and mining rights
Climate Change
-Kyoto Accord and Paris Agreement
Millennium Development Goals
-Eight Goals for the year 2015
-They deal with poverty, health, equality, and partnership
Sustainable Development
Working to develop an economy and improve the quality of life while paying attention to resources, environment, and sustainability.
Human Rights
Protected by the International Declaration of Human Rights signed by the UN in 1948.
Myanmar Case Study
Ruler by a dictator, the elected prime minister is under house arrest. Sun Kyi was awarded the Nobel Prize for peace.
Conflict in Afghanistan
Taliban power under Osama bin Laden was training people for terrorist attacks, after 9/11 bin Laden was not turned forward so the UN intervened. NATO is head of military operation there. Canada is participating in support of ally, USA.
Conflict in Darfur Region
Located in Sudan, many problems over the years in this area. The African Union tried to solve the problem with troops but was unsuccessful. UN declared it a genocide and there is currently a peacekeeping mission there.
General Assembly
Serves as main deliberative, policy making, and representative part.
Security Council
Ensures international peace and security. Deals with peacekeeping/peacemaking missions.
Economic and Social Council
Responsible for coordinating the economic and social fields of the organization.
Secretariat
Sets the agenda for decision making parts of the UN.
International Court of Justice
Settles disputes between states in accordance with international law and gives opinions on legal issues.
Trusteeship Council
Supervises the administration of trust territories as they transition from colonies into sovereign nations.
