Key Concepts
Explain the concept of power in global politics
Power can be seen as ability to effect change
What does ICC stand for?
International Criminal Court.
A permanent tribunal established to prosecute individuals for the most serious international crimes, such as genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Define Realism.
A theoretical perspective that emphasizes the role of power, self-interest and state-centric behavior in shaping international relations, often viewing the international system as driven by competition.
In what year was the UN founded?
1945
Ukraine case study: what peninsula did Russia invade in 2014?
Crimea.
What is the definition of sovereignty?
A State has control over territory and ability to govern itself.
What does ODA stand for?
Official Development Assistance.
A country’s contributions to other countries through bilateral and/or multilateral channels.
Define Liberalism.
A political ideology that advocates for individual rights, democratic governance, the rule of law and free market capitalism, emphasizing the importance of cooperation and diplomacy.
How many current members of the EU are there?
27
Uyghur case study: what does the Chinese government call the camps in which Uyghurs are held?
Re-education camps or vocational education and training centers
What is the definition of Legitimacy?
Legitimacy refers to an actor or an action being commonly considered acceptable and provides the fundamental basis or rationale for all forms of governance and other ways of exercising power over others.
What does SDG stand for?
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
A list of 17 goals created by the UN to push states towards sustainable development.
Define Marxism
A social and economic theory that emphasizes class struggle and the eventual transition to a classless, communist society. It often criticizes capitalism and inequality in the international system
In what year was the African Union founded?
2002
Afghanistan case study: what is the name of the set of religious laws on which the Taliban base their rules?
Sharia law.
What is the definition of interdependence?
The concept of interdependence most often refers to the mutual reliance between and among groups, organizations, geographic areas and/or states for access to resources that sustain living arrangements.
What does OECD stand for?
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. This is a think tank (NSA) that helps states, IGOs, and NSAs get accurate data on(sustainable) development.
Define Constructivism.
A theoretical perspective that emphasizes the role of ideas, norms, and identities in shaping international relations. It believes that the beliefs of actors influence their behavior.
Where are the headquarters of the WTO? (City)
Geneva, Switzerland
Sudan case study: who are the warring parties and who are their leaders?
Rapid Support Forces (RSF): Muhammad Dagalo (Hemedti)
Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF): General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan
What is the role of state actors in global politics?
State Actors are the only actors in international relations with their own sovereignty; all other actors derive their abilities to act from State Actors. This sovereignty allows them to set the rules that structure how their citizens interact on the international stage
What does UNHCR stand for?
The UNHCR is the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. It is not the same as the HRC (Human Rights Committee).
Define Cultural Relativism.
The perspective that cultural practices, beliefs and norms should be understood and judged within the context of their own culture, rather than using one’s own cultural values as a standard for evaluation
Which is not an IGO: The World Bank Group, The G8, The Council of Europe?
The G8. An IGO must be created by a treaty to exist as a legal entity. Coalitions or groups of states, like the G8 or Middle East Quartet, are not international governmental organizations in a legal sense.
Gaza case study: what is the main problem with the ICC's investigation into potential genocide?