End of State-Centrism/Rise of Non-State Actors
IGOs (and some random questions)
INGOs (and a random question)
MNCs
NGOs
100
What is the state-centric approach?
an international relations approach that looks JUST at countries
100
What does IGO stand for?
inter-governmental organization
100
What does INGO stand for?
International Non-Governmental Organization
100
What does MNC stand for?
Multinational Corporation
100
What does NGO stand for?
Non-governmental organization
200
What are the advantages of state-centrism?
-Only need to focus on countries -When you're looking at foreign policy, you only need to look at the big countries
200
How are IGOs established?
treaty inbetween countries
200
What is an INGO?
not-for-profit voluntary organization of like-minded people
200
What is a MNC?
a company that have a headquarters in one country and offices/factories/stores in another
200
What is an advocacy NGO and what is an operational NGO?
Advocacy - raise awareness and money for cause (Kony, Breast Cancer) Operational - actually do the action (building wells, soup kitchens)
300
What are the disadvantages of state-centrism?
-Countries don't act rationally (don't make the smart decisions) -Ignores all the other actors -Assumes states are equal
300
What is an example of an IGO?
The United Nations, European Union
300
What's an example of an INGO?
FIFA, FIBA, The International Red Cross, Amnesty International
300
What are the benefits of a MNC going to a developing country?
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) - Technology - Train workers - Access to Western markets
300
What is an NGO, according to the UN?
a consultative organization which is neither a government nor a member state (a charity)
400
What is pluralism?
-assumes state and non-state actors (like charities or businesses) affect or are affected by each other's choices
400
What is terrorism?
CIA definition - "the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social goals" - threatening or actually hurting someone in order to get something you want
400
Who first defined INGOs as "any international organization NOT organized by a treaty"
the UN
400
What are some problems with MNCs?
- Use money to get what they want - Who's laws do they follow? - Never get in trouble when they do something wrong (oil spill) - Cheating - Unlevel Playing Field
400
What are some good things about NGOs?
- the encourage pluralism/tolerance - promote social stability/rule of law - efficiency - provide support for market economy
500
Which are the 4 transnational actors (TNAs)?
- inter-governmental organizations (IGOs) - international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) - multinational corporations (MNCs) - non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
500
What are the 5 basics of global terrorism?
- the use of organized violence - non-state actors - attack ordinary civilian population indiscriminately - for the purpose of obtaining certain political objectives - designed for maximum publicity
500
What was the first global terror act?
1972 Munich Olympics (terrorist attack by Black September group on Israeli athletes)
500
What are some examples of MNCs?
Nike, Under Armor, Apple, Mercedes Benz
500
What 5 things do a NGO need to do to be certified by the UN?
- support the work/aims of UN - have a representative body - can't make money - can't advocate/use violence - can't be a political party
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