Chapter 1 Flashcards

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Anarchical System

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There is no central authority to set and enforce rules and resolve disputes.

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IGOs (Intergovernmental Organizations)

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International/Transnational actors that are composed of member-countries (ex. United Nations, European Union).

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NGOs (Nongovernmental Organizations)

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International (transnational) organizations with private memberships, usually nonprofit (ex. World Health Organization).

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MNCs (Multinational Corporations)

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Private enterprises that have production subsidiaries or branches in more than one country (ex. Apple, Microsoft, Samsung, Amazon).

***Higher GDPs than in countries

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Realism

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An emphasis on power; political struggle among humans is inevitable because people have an inherent dark side.

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Liberalism

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An emphasis on principles; optimistic about human nature, argue that people and countries can better their existence by joining together to build a cooperative and peaceful global society.

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