Threats to sovereignty

Question 1

How do ethnic groups threaten sovereignty?

Answer 1

-conflict between 2 ethnic groups results in governments being unable to protect all its citizens eg: conflict between Dinka and Nuer

Question 2

What is a supranational?

Answer 2

Having power or influence that transcends national boundaries or government eg; the EU

Question 3

What are some examples of the rules if part of the EU?

Answer 3

• cannot pass laws if contradicts EU laws
• countries cannot set their own interest rates
• fishing quotas

Question 4

How does a state loose soverignty if they cannot pass their own laws?

Answer 4

They are loosing a level of control because the EU law is going to be influenced by a number of different states which may contradict what a singular country likes

Question 5

How do TNCs pose a threat to sovereignty?

Answer 5

-expand their operations regardless of state boundaries
-disrespect human rights
-countries realie heavily on them due to the investment they bring

Question 6

What’s an example of a TNC that doesn’t treat employees right?

Answer 6

Nike
Nike employees continue to face poverty and violence despite Nikes pledge 3 years ago to improve the conditions

Question 7

How do territorial boundaries threaten sovereignty?

Answer 7

Because when fighting for territory, countries undermine sovereignty of other countries.
For example, in Ukraine and Russia