5: Key Terms

Question 1

Crisis Diplomacy:

Answer 1

Involves negotiations between actors in the global political arena in response to a crisis, most commonly concerning conflicts, natural disasters and economic or health crises.

Question 2

One example of Crisis Diplomacy:

Answer 2

2014 - Geneva II Conference on the Syrian Conflict

Question 3

International Cooperation:

Answer 3

Requires global actors to work collaboratively in order to achieve common ideals and goals.

Question 4

International cooperation is normally:

Answer 4

Achieved through the world’s chief diplomatic forums such as the UN.

Question 5

Globalisation:

Answer 5

The increased mobility of goods, services, trade and capital across state boundaries. Globalisation is largely driven by increased advances in technology and communication.

Question 6

Globalisation has contributed to:

Answer 6

The rise of international terrorism

Question 7

Unilateralism:

Answer 7

Refers to any doctrine or agenda that supports one-sided action. Such action may be in disregard for other parties, or as an expression of a commitment toward a direction which other parties may find agreeable.

Question 8

Example of Unilateralism:

Answer 8

September 2015 - Russia commenced military intervention in the Syrian Civil War.