Contemporary Global Governance

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The sum of laws, norms, policies and institutions that define, constitute and mediate trans border relations between states, cultures, citizens, intergovernmental and nongovernmental organization and the market.

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Global governance

Question 2

Based order without government

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rule

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• States
• International organizations
• Civil Society
• Market (Global corporations/industries )

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International actors in global governance

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When was UN established?

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1995 after WWII

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How many founding members does UN had?

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51 countries

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How many member states does UN have now?

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193 member states

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Core Objectives:
1. Maintain international peace and security.
2. Develop friendly relations among nations.
3. Achieve international cooperation in solving global problems.
4. Promote respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.

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United Nations

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6 bodies of UN?

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1. General Assembly
2. Security Council
3. International Court of Justice
4. Economic and Social Council
5. Secretary General
6. Trusteeship council

Question 9

5 permanent members of UN’s Security Council?

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1. China
2. Russia
3. France
4. USA
5. UK

Question 10

UN’s Security Council has 10 non-permanent members that is elected every _______ years

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Two (2)

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4 UN organs

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UNDP, ENHCR, UNICEF, UNEP

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SPECIALIZED AGENCIES OF UN?

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FAO, UNESCO, WHO, WTO

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Key Responsibilities:
1. Authorize military action.
2. Impose sanctions.
3. Establish peacekeeping missions.

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Security Council

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Power of the Permanent Members of Security Council?

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Power of Veto

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Composition: Representatives from all 193 member states.
* Functions:
1. Elects non-permanent members of the Security Council.
2. Oversees the UN budget.
3. Debates and passes resolutions on global issues (non-binding).
* Committees: Six main committees handling disarmament, social, economic, financial, and other matters

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General Assembly

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*Function: Settles disputes between states in accordance with international law.
*Cases: Examples of recent significant cases.
*Importance: Provides a legal framework for global governance

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International Court of Justice (ICJ)

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UN’s Specialized Agency
Focuses on global heath

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World Health Organization

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UN’s Specialized Agency
Focuses on education and culture

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United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

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UN’s Specialized Agency
Focuses on financial stability

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International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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UN’s Specialized Agency
Focuses on development funding

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World Bank

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UN’s Specialized Agency
Focuses on workers’ rights

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International Labor Organization (ILO)

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Roles of UN’s Specialized Agencies?

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Coordinate efforts on specific global challenges

Question 23

• Purpose: To help countries navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace.
• Composition: Soldiers, police, and civilian personnel.
• Current Operations: Mention ongoing missions (e.g., South Sudan, Cyprus).

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UN Peacekeeping Operations

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1. Funding and resources.
2. Involvement in complex conflicts.
3. Criticism over neutrality and efficiency.

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Challenges of UN Peacekeeping Operations

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1. Climate change and environmental protection. 2. Global pandemics (e.g., COVID 19 response). 3. Refugee crises and migration. 4. Terrorism and cybersecurity

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Key contemporary issues [UN and Global Challenges]

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The growing number of “___________________” requires the globalization of policy – making.

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problems without passports

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1. A 2030 agenda for global development. 2. Global summits and conferences.

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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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* Addressing a problem that goes beyond the capacity of the state * Collect data about the nature of the problem * Idea – mongering (originates and deals in ideas)

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Managing Knowledge

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* Helps to solidify new norm of behavior, often through summit, conferences and international panels and commissions * Essential for the functioning and existence of society * Norms must be integrated to national /domestic standards * Ex. HIV – AIDS Awareness Campaign, Anti- Human Trafficking, Climate Change

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Developing norms

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* Every problem has several global institutions working on significant aspects of solutions * Institutions oversee the implementation and monitoring of norms * Ex. Civil society, IGOs like UN, EU, WB, IMF

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Institutionalizing ideas

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statement of principles and actions that an organization is likely to take in the event of particular contingencies

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Policy stage

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* Policy stage : statement of principles and actions that an organization is likely to take in the event of particular contingencies * A policy actor because of its ability to convene and consult.

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Formulating Recommendations

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Criticism of UN: Bureaucratic delays and lack of enforcement power.

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Inefficiency

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Criticism of UN: Dominance of the P5, veto power criticism.

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Security Council Structure

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Criticism of UN: Inability to prevent atrocities in Rwanda, Bosnia, etc.

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Peacekeeping Failures

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Criticism of UN: Dependence on member states’ contributions, mainly the P5

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Funding

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*Expand the Security Council. *Increase representation for developing countries.

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Calls for reform

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1. Security Council reform: Representation and veto power. 2. Strengthening the role of regional organizations. 3. Enhancing the capacity to respond to crises (health, environment, conflict).

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UN Reform Proposals

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Emerging Governance Mechanism: Economic Coordination

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G20

Question 40

Emerging Governance Mechanism: Multi-stakeholder dialogue on global issues. 1. Inclusion of Non-State Actors 2. Global Compacts 3. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Examples: 1.Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2. Partnerships for SDGs

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World Economic Forum (WEF)

Question 41

1. Rising nationalism and populism. 2. Global power shifts (e.g., China's rise). 3. Increasing role of non-state actors (e.g., tech companies, NGOs).

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The Future of Global Governance: Challenges ahead

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Maintaining relevance through adaptation, inclusiveness, and reform.

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The Role of UN

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Strengthened cooperation on global issues (climate, peace, development).

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The future of global governance: Possibilities