Internationlism Flashcards
What motivates nations and nation-states to
become involved in international affairs?
People’s behaviour is motivated by needs and wants
Wants
The fundamental requirements for survival
● Water, food, shelter, etc
Things people desire
Needs
● These are not things you
need to survive
What needs and wants do nations have?
• Economic Stability • Peace & Security
• Self-Determination • Humanitarianism
ECONOMIC STABILITY
More Jobs
People spend more money
More goods and services are purchased
Increased demand for goods and services
Peace and Security
Guarantee of safety and security upheld by the state
● Avoidance of war
● Laws addressing violence
● Stable economy
Self Determination
The ability to make decisions without influence from an external force
● National governments
● Individual decision making
Humanitarianism
The belief that all human beings deserve respect and dignity
● The global community is responsible for upholding these values
● Intervention in times of crisis
● Promotion of equity and justice
Isolationism
Foreign policy that promotes remaining separated from the interests and affairs of other nations or groups.
● Limited political and economic interaction
To restrict the influence of western ideology Japan adopted a policy of isolationism. Limiting the access that foreign nations had to Japan from 1603-1868
Unilateralism
When a nation acts independently without seeking international support or in response to international interests
A country that does things alone for their own benefit such as declaring war without the use of alliances
Bilateralism
When two countries work together towards a goal that helps them both
Example: when Canada and the US work together to solve environmental issues they both have
Acid Rain
Rain made acidic by air that is polluted with chemicals
● Destroys life in lakes and rivers
● Damages buildings and kills crops
The Canada- United States Air Quality Agreement, 1991
● Required Canada and the USA to change their emissions policies to reduce acid rain
Multilateralism
When many countries act together to solve an issue that affects them all. When countries work together to solve a problem or address and issue
● The United Nations ● NATO
● The European Union
Supranationalism
Many nations agree to support the decisions made by an international organization. States cooperate on policies and agreements that have authority over the states.
● Reduction of the emphasis on national goals
The European Union
EU countries reduce their national self-determination to decide over some domestic and foreign affairs
● Each member state casts a single vote in the decision making process
● Countries must follow the decision made by the majority vote
● Eurozone creates a financial benefit but not all EU countries use the Euro
World Health Organization
The WHO was formed by the UN to tackle global health issues
● Develops and distributes info on contagious diseases
● Collects stats on nutrition, population planning,
sanitation, and the health of children
Economic Security
The International Monetary Fund, World Bank and World Trade organization were formed to help integrate the world economy to:
● Prevent conflict
● Provide access to more financial support globally
● Stabilize international economies