Unit 7: Lesson 2 Flashcards
Q: What is supranationalism?
A: Supranationalism refers to going beyond national interests or borders, where organizations like NGOs (e.g., Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders) operate independently of national governments.
Q: Why do nation-states interact with each other?
A: Nation-states interact due to globalization, which makes the world interdependent. For example, shared borders like the Arctic Circle and issues such as shipping lanes or natural resource extraction, require international cooperation.
Q: What is the Arctic Council?
A: The Arctic Council is an organization where nation-states bordering the Arctic Circle meet to discuss shared issues, such as sovereignty over the Northwest Passage and resource extraction.
Q: What is the issue with Antarctica’s sovereignty?
A: Antarctica is not owned by any nation, but if it becomes more accessible due to warming, countries might dispute ownership, requiring international agreements to define borders.
Q: What is the difference between foreign policy and domestic policy?
A: Foreign policy governs international relations, while domestic policy deals with internal issues within the country (e.g., taxes vs. tariffs).
Q: What are Canada’s foreign policy goals?
Canada’s foreign policy goals include:
Economic Growth: Promoting trade through agreements like NAFTA and WTO.
Peace and Security: Protecting through alliances like NATO and NORAD.
Social Justice: Promoting fairness through humanitarian aid, refugee acceptance, and disease prevention.
Self-Determination: Protecting sovereignty through international agreements.
Environment Protection: Addressing global environmental issues through treaties.
Improving Quality of Life: Enhancing cultural exchange and understanding.
Q: What is NATO?
A: NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is a military alliance formed to protect its members from attacks, with Canada as a member.
Q: What is NORAD?
A: NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) is responsible for monitoring airspace over Canada and the US.
Q: What is the UN’s role in protecting sovereignty?
A: The UN works to protect the sovereignty of all nations through international agreements, though its effectiveness has been challenged (e.g., in cases of genocide).
Q: What is the impact of international cooperation on environmental issues?
A: International agreements help address environmental concerns, such as pollution and acid rain, through treaties between countries like Canada and the US.
Q: What is a unilateral action?
A: A unilateral action involves one country acting alone, such as giving foreign aid without involving other countries.
Q: What is bilateral action?
A: Bilateral action involves two countries making an agreement with each other, such as tied foreign aid with conditions.
Q: What is multilateral action?
A: Multilateral action involves multiple countries working together to address issues, like providing aid during a disaster.
Q: What are sanctions?
A: Sanctions are actions taken to punish a country for undesirable behavior, such as trade restrictions (e.g., during the Apartheid era in South Africa).
Q: What factors influence Canada’s foreign policy?
A: Canada’s geography, past experiences, ideologies, global status (middle power), and international relations influence its foreign policy.
