Unit 3 - Internationalism Flashcards
Define “economic stability”
How the effort to expand an economy or maintain competitiveness on a global scale leads to alliances, organizations and treaties.
Define “protectionism”
- Subdivision of isolationism
- Includes tariffs (taxes on imports)
Define “isolationism”
The refusal to participate in interaction/assistance with other nations
Define “collective security”
The cooperation of multiple countries to strengthen each others security
Define “humanitarianism”
Nation-states may act internationally to prevent suffering, protect civilians, human rights and freedoms.
Define “globalization”
The increasing independence of the worlds people and nations. (the “shrinking” of the world)
What is the “trickle-down” effect?
It refers to the theory that when rich countries become richer it helps less developed countries as well because the rich will buy goods and services of the poorer there for helping their economy.
Define “absolute poverty”
Severe deprivation of basic human needs
Define “balkanization”
separation into distinct isolated groups
Define “bilateralism”
An agreement between two countries to work towards resolving issues that concern both countries.
Define “civil society”
Non-govenrmental organizations. (environmental groups, women’s rights groups etc)
Define “economic sanctions”
The action of cutting off trade with a country in effort to force it to follow a particular course of action.
Define “international law”
A set of rules or a treaty recognized by nations binding there relations to one another.
Define “Multilateralism”
A policy that involves several countries working together to meet challenges and solve problems.
Define “tied aid”
Help that is given with strings attached. (may include government agreements that the country receiving aid will buy goods and services only from the country suppling aid.)
