U4AOS 1 DP1 cosmopolitanism and realism

Question 1

What is international humanitarian law?

Answer 1

Principle that states have responsibility to ensure non-state actors do not prevent the exercise of human rights

Question 2

How do ethical standards apply?

Answer 2

Only binding to states which have signed and ratified international treaties and declarations

Question 3

What is the theory of cosmopolitanism?

Answer 3

Suggests humans are members of one single moral community, and prioritise cooperation to achieve common goals

Question 4

What is the theory of realism?

Answer 4

States prioritise national interested ahead of the interests of the global community. States seek to maximise own state power to survive.