The State
Globalisation
Global Governance
International Treaties and Organisations
Human Rights and Environmental
100
:self-identifying community without a defined territory or sovereignty
What is a Nation?
100
The increasing interconnectedness of countries economically, politically, and culturally.
Globalisation
100
The way international affairs are managed without a world government.
What is global governance?
100
NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization was formed to provide collective security against the threat of military action in Europe from the Soviet bloc,
100
Rights that people are entitled to by virtue of being human.
Human Rights
200
:political entity (government) with sovereignty
What is a state?
200
:the coming together of global cultures and development of a single culture without diversity or dissension.
Homogenisation (monoculture)
200
What is the role of the IMF?
Provides financial support and economic stability.
200
ECHR (1950)
European Convention of Human Rights is an international treaty created in 1950 to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms in Europe.
200
The UDHR is widely acknowledged to be the foundation of international human rights, when was it signed?
Created 10 December 1948 by the United Nations General Assembly.
300
:has a population that is culturally, ethnically and linguistically similar
What is a Nation-State?
300
A group of people that have the viewpoint that globalisation is exaggerated.
Skeptics
300
What is a limitation of global governance?
Lack of enforcement power or reliance on state cooperation.
300
UNFCCC
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is an international environmental treaty that aims to reduce climate change
300
Where are the ICC and ICJ located?
The Hague, Netherlands
400
What is a characteristic of a nation?
1. Their territory or land is often disputed
2. Self-identifying community without sovereignty
3. Shared culture and language
4. They are often historically oppressed by states
Accept any other valid response.
400
What is cultural globalisation?
The spread of ideas, values, and culture across borders.
400
Which economic organisations used to share the same building in Washington D.C?
The IMF and World Bank originally shared office space in Washington, D.C., reflecting their joint creation, but later separated as their roles and institutional size grew.
400
IPCC
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is a UN body set up in 1988 as an internationally accepted authority on climate change.
400
This judicial organisation adjudicates on disputes between member states of the United Nations and make judgements on issues brought to it by UN organisations and specialist agencies.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ)
500
What are the key features of a state? Think of at least 3.
A permanent population, a functioning government with sovereignty, a defined territory and international recognition by other states.
500
A group of people that have the viewpoint that we are beginning to live in a 'borderless world'.
Hyperglobalisers
500
An expanding intergovernmental organisation originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China. Designed to promote economic cooperation.
BRICS - current members include 
500
WTO
World Trade Organization settles trade disputes between member states and enforces international trade rules, making it the primary instrument of international trade law
500
What is the primary role of the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
They court prosecutes individuals for the international crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.