Unit 3: Internationalism

Question 1

Key Issue

Answer 1

Counties have to make decisions that balance their national self-interest and internationalism.

Question 2

Foreign Policy and Internationalism

Answer 2

To what extent can foreign policy promote internationalism.

Question 3

Nations, Nation-States, and Internationalism

Answer 3

To what extent does involvement in international affairs benefit nation-states?

Question 4

Internationalism and Nationalism

Answer 4

To what extent do efforts to promote internationalism through world organizations affect nationalism?

Question 5

Internationalism and Global Issues (1)

Answer 5

How has internationalism been used to try and solve global issues?

Question 6

Internationalism and Global Issues (2)

Answer 6

To what extent can internationalism effectively address contemporary global issues?

Question 7

Isolationism

Answer 7

When one country cuts itself off from others. (Ex. Japan after WW2)

Question 8

Unilateralism

Answer 8

One country taking action on its own.
(Ex. Hitler taking over other countries before WW2)

Question 9

Bilateralism

Answer 9

Two countries working together. (Ex. Britain’s policy with Belgium)

Question 10

Multilateralism

Answer 10

Several countries working together. (Ex. Triple Entente/Alliance)

Question 11

Supranationalism

Answer 11

When countries are prepared to give up some sovereignty and follow the rules. (Ex. European Union)

Question 12

Benefits of Internationalism

Answer 12

-Peace and Security
-Economic Stability
-Self Determination
-Humanitarianism

Question 13

Foreign Policy

Answer 13

The decisions that people in a country make about their goals in dealing with other countries and the methods they will use to achieve those goals.

Question 14

Motives of Nations and States

Answer 14

-Economic Stability
-High Employment
-Peace and Security
-Self Determination
-Humanitarianism

Question 15

Foreign Policy Influences

Answer 15

Public opinion poll, governing polls, opposition parties, senate, citizens groups, NGO’s, churches, university experts, provincial governments, prime minister, cabinet, minister of foreign affairs, diplomats, civil servants, federal ministries, businesses and industries, residents, history, treats and obligations, media, other governments.

Question 16

Canada’s Goal

Answer 16

Promoting peace, and promoting and participating in UN peacekeeping.

Question 17

Peacekeeping

Answer 17

Sent to conflict areas after the fighting has stopped, they are negotiated by the Security Council of the UN, they just have
-Consent of the nation
-Be impartial
-Only use force in self defence

Question 18

WHO

Answer 18

Created in 1948 as part of the UN, headquarters in Geneva, is used to prevent disease, inform people, and coordinate research.

Question 19

World Bank

Answer 19

Founded in 1944 at Bretton Woods, originally called the The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, located in Washington.

Question 20

International Monetary Fund

Answer 20

Founded in 1944 at Bretton Woods, main purpose is to stabilize currency, work closely with the WTO.

Question 21

WTO

Answer 21

GATT- General Agreement on Trades and Tariffs was signed in 1948 (forerunner of the WTO), 1995 WTO was formed, works to reduce trade barriers and promote free trade, can impose sanctions and fines.

Question 22

Right To Play

Answer 22

International humanitarian organization that uses sports and play programs to improve health, develop life skills, and foster peace for children and communities in disadvantaged areas.

Question 23

The Arctic Council

Answer 23

Works to resolve issues of those living in the north such as: environmental concerns, pollution, monitoring climate change, sustainable development, preserving indigenous language and culture, and arctic sovereignty.

Question 24

United Nations

Answer 24

-To maintain international peace and security
-To develop friendly relations among nations
-To cooperate in solving international problems
-Promoting respect for human rights

Question 25

Parts of the UN

Answer 25

-General Assembly -Security Council -Economic and Social Council -Secretariat -International Court of Justice -Trusteeship Council

Question 26

UNESCO

Answer 26

Promotes international cooperation in the fields of education, science, culture, and communications. Works to create respect for the shared values and dignity of every civilization and culture.

Question 27

International Law of the Sea

Answer 27

-Made by United Nations -Defines territorial water -Protects fishing and mining rights

Question 28

Climate Change

Answer 28

-Kyoto Accord and Paris Agreement

Question 29

Millennium Development Goals

Answer 29

-Eight Goals for the year 2015 -They deal with poverty, health, equality, and partnership

Question 30

Sustainable Development

Answer 30

Working to develop an economy and improve the quality of life while paying attention to resources, environment, and sustainability.

Question 31

Human Rights

Answer 31

Protected by the International Declaration of Human Rights signed by the UN in 1948.

Question 32

Myanmar Case Study

Answer 32

Ruler by a dictator, the elected prime minister is under house arrest. Sun Kyi was awarded the Nobel Prize for peace.

Question 33

Conflict in Afghanistan

Answer 33

Taliban power under Osama bin Laden was training people for terrorist attacks, after 9/11 bin Laden was not turned forward so the UN intervened. NATO is head of military operation there. Canada is participating in support of ally, USA.

Question 34

Conflict in Darfur Region

Answer 34

Located in Sudan, many problems over the years in this area. The African Union tried to solve the problem with troops but was unsuccessful. UN declared it a genocide and there is currently a peacekeeping mission there.

Question 35

General Assembly

Answer 35

Serves as main deliberative, policy making, and representative part.

Question 36

Security Council

Answer 36

Ensures international peace and security. Deals with peacekeeping/peacemaking missions.

Question 37

Economic and Social Council

Answer 37

Responsible for coordinating the economic and social fields of the organization.

Question 38

Secretariat

Answer 38

Sets the agenda for decision making parts of the UN.

Question 39

International Court of Justice

Answer 39

Settles disputes between states in accordance with international law and gives opinions on legal issues.

Question 40

Trusteeship Council

Answer 40

Supervises the administration of trust territories as they transition from colonies into sovereign nations.