A World of Regions

Question 1

is often seen as a political and economic phenomenon.

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Regionalism

Question 2

Is a process, and must be treated as an “emergent, socially constituted phenomenon.

Answer 2

Regionalism

Question 3

A group of countries located in the same geographically specified area.

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Regions

Question 4

An amalgamation of two regions or a combination of more than two regions organized to regulate and oversee flows and policy choices.

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Region

Question 5

regional concentration of economic flows

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Regionalization

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a political process characterized by economic policy cooperation and coordination among countries.

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Regionalism

Question 7

is the most widely known defense grouping formed during the Cold War when

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

Question 8

Focuses on common issues like territorial defense, food security, and human rights.
Relies on individuals, NGOs, and associations rather than state actors.

Answer 8

New Regionalism

Question 9

established by activists across Central and South America to protect land and indigenous rights in Brazil, Guyana, Panama, and Peru.

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Rainforest Foundation (Central & South America)

Question 10

promote peace and conflict resolution.

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Regional Interfaith Youth Networks

Question 11

protects migrant workers’ rights.

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Migrant Forum in Asia

Question 12

focuses on economic/technical state policies.

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Traditional Regionalism

Question 13

sees issues as consequences of flawed economic and environmental models.

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New Regionalism