Unit 3: Study Guide Flashcards
Autonomy
The right to self government
Bilateralism
An agreement whereby two nations or nation-states co-operate to pursue each nations interests
Continentalism
The belief that Canada should seek closer ties with the United States, for example in the form of closer trade links
Decolonization
When nations grant independence to their colonies
Exspansionism
A policy advocating territorial or economic expansion
Foreign Policy
A course of action that sovereign nation takes in its conduct with other nation-states or international organizations
Hegemonic Internationalism
The theory that the world that the world is being integrated on unequal terms, with the dominance of one nations state over others
Humanitarianism
Promotion of human welfare
IMF
A hegemonic company that encourages countries to adopt policies that foster economic stability
Infrastructure
Structures and facilities needed for the operation of society
Intergovernmental Organization
Organization comprised of sovereign states ex. NATO, WTO
Internationalism
The belief that the co-operation of nations for the benefits for the benefit of well being of humankind
Isolationism
A foreign policy in which a nation state chooses not to become involved in international affairs
Law of the Sea
Customs and international agreements by which governments maintain peaceful relations on the sea
Liberal Internationalism
The belief that through greater interaction and cooperation, nations and nation states can achieve common goals. Especially peace and prosperity
Multilateralism
Various nations or nation-states cooperate to pursue their interests and goals beyond national border in cooperation with other nations
NAFTA
An economic agreement between Canada, USA, and Mexico
NATO
Intergovernmental organization military alliance
Non-governmental Organization
Non-profit citizen based international groups that works independently of the government
Peacekeeping
A type of humanitarianism that helps war torn countries to create conditions for sustainable peace
Referendum
A direct vote of the people
Revolutionary Internationalism
Conflicts within society are determined by international factors and alliances
Security Council
A UN group charged with ensuring peace
Self Determination
A nations right to freely dominate its political status and pursue its economic and cultural development
Sovereignty
A nations right to self government
Supranationalism
Nations putting aside self interest to work with other nations for the good of the collective
Unilateralism
When a state acts independently to pursue its interests
WTO
A group of nation states that work together to resolve trade issues
What happened in Afghanistan?
A peacekeeping mission done by Canada in Afghanistan after 9/11 to help US backed troops to oust the taliban
East Timor
A country that determined itself independent after a referendum
What happened in Iraq?
After 9/11 a war on terror was created which included Iraq
Nisga’a
A lawsuit against the BC government to reach a settlement on land
