Internationlism

Question 1

What motivates nations and nation-states to
become involved in international affairs?

Answer 1

People’s behaviour is motivated by needs and wants

Wants
The fundamental requirements for survival
● Water, food, shelter, etc
Things people desire
Needs
● These are not things you
need to survive

Question 2

What needs and wants do nations have?

Answer 2

• Economic Stability • Peace & Security
• Self-Determination • Humanitarianism

Question 3

ECONOMIC STABILITY

Answer 3

More Jobs

People spend more money

More goods and services are purchased

Increased demand for goods and services

Question 4

Peace and Security

Answer 4

Guarantee of safety and security upheld by the state
● Avoidance of war
● Laws addressing violence
● Stable economy

Question 5

Self Determination

Answer 5

The ability to make decisions without influence from an external force
● National governments
● Individual decision making

Question 6

Humanitarianism

Answer 6

The belief that all human beings deserve respect and dignity
● The global community is responsible for upholding these values
● Intervention in times of crisis
● Promotion of equity and justice

Question 7

Isolationism

Answer 7

Foreign policy that promotes remaining separated from the interests and affairs of other nations or groups.
● Limited political and economic interaction
To restrict the influence of western ideology Japan adopted a policy of isolationism. Limiting the access that foreign nations had to Japan from 1603-1868

Question 8

Unilateralism

Answer 8

When a nation acts independently without seeking international support or in response to international interests
A country that does things alone for their own benefit such as declaring war without the use of alliances

Question 9

Bilateralism

Answer 9

When two countries work together towards a goal that helps them both
Example: when Canada and the US work together to solve environmental issues they both have

Question 10

Acid Rain

Answer 10

Rain made acidic by air that is polluted with chemicals
● Destroys life in lakes and rivers
● Damages buildings and kills crops
The Canada- United States Air Quality Agreement, 1991
● Required Canada and the USA to change their emissions policies to reduce acid rain

Question 11

Multilateralism

Answer 11

When many countries act together to solve an issue that affects them all. When countries work together to solve a problem or address and issue
● The United Nations ● NATO
● The European Union

Question 12

Supranationalism

Answer 12

Many nations agree to support the decisions made by an international organization. States cooperate on policies and agreements that have authority over the states.
● Reduction of the emphasis on national goals

Question 13

The European Union

Answer 13

EU countries reduce their national self-determination to decide over some domestic and foreign affairs
● Each member state casts a single vote in the decision making process
● Countries must follow the decision made by the majority vote
● Eurozone creates a financial benefit but not all EU countries use the Euro

Question 14

World Health Organization

Answer 14

The WHO was formed by the UN to tackle global health issues
● Develops and distributes info on contagious diseases
● Collects stats on nutrition, population planning,
sanitation, and the health of children

Question 15

Economic Security

Answer 15

The International Monetary Fund, World Bank and World Trade organization were formed to help integrate the world economy to:
● Prevent conflict
● Provide access to more financial support globally
● Stabilize international economies

Question 16

How does Internationalism work?

Answer 16

Internationalism is generally considered to be
political:
● Focuses on the affairs of international governments (United Nations, NATO)
● Internationalism involves nation-states or other groups that affect relationships between and among countries

Question 17

Why do International Organizations Exist?

Answer 17

Nation-States are focused on issues that concern their nation
● National interests shape foreign policy and involvement in internationalism
● International organizations can help meet needs that nations are not adequately able to address

Question 18

Types of Intergovernmental Organizations

Answer 18

I-G-Os (Intergovernmental organizations)
● International organizations that have only states as members
● The decision-making authority is with representatives from
member governments.
● IGOs affect the internal affairs of a given Nation-State

Question 19

INGOs (International Non-Governmental Organizations)

Answer 19

INGOs are not established by governments but are set up by
individuals and groups.
● Usually limited to solving specific problems or issues
Many INGOs share similar qualities:
● Non-Profit (they need money, but don’t make money) ● Non-religious
● Pacifist
INGOs can have a clear impact on the internal and international affairs of nation-states.

Question 20

Global Impact

Answer 20

INGOs and IGOs can be considered to pursue different types of internationalism.
Liberal internationalism
● Seek to make the world a better place through humanitarian action.
Revolutionary Internationalism
● Seek to create radical change within a state’s political structure
Hegemonic internationalism
● Seek to directly or indirectly, to dominate the practices of Nation-States usually economically.