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The traditional state system is fully capable of managing global issues.
The traditional state system is fully capable of managing global issues.
False
What does internationalism emphasize?
What does internationalism emphasize?
The emphasis of __________ is on economic exchanges among countries and societies.
The emphasis of __________ is on economic exchanges among countries and societies.
globalism
Name one effect of globalization on local governments.
Name one effect of globalization on local governments.
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Match the following concepts related to globalization with their definitions:
Match the following concepts related to globalization with their definitions:
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Which of the following best describes the interstate system?
Which of the following best describes the interstate system?
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National and local policies are strictly based on internal factors and not influenced by global realities.
National and local policies are strictly based on internal factors and not influenced by global realities.
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Identify one challenge local governments face in balancing economic performance with social well-being.
Identify one challenge local governments face in balancing economic performance with social well-being.
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Which organization is responsible for global research on medicines and vaccines?
Which organization is responsible for global research on medicines and vaccines?
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The International Monetary Fund provides loans to countries and monitors the international monetary system.
The International Monetary Fund provides loans to countries and monitors the international monetary system.
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What is the primary role of the World Trade Organization?
What is the primary role of the World Trade Organization?
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The __________ Organization is focused on defeating hunger and increasing resilience of food systems.
The __________ Organization is focused on defeating hunger and increasing resilience of food systems.
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Match the following organizations with their primary roles:
Match the following organizations with their primary roles:
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Which regional commission is responsible for economic cooperation in Africa?
Which regional commission is responsible for economic cooperation in Africa?
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Nongovernmental organizations are considered non-state actors in political globalization.
Nongovernmental organizations are considered non-state actors in political globalization.
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What does ASEAN stand for?
What does ASEAN stand for?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Globalization
- Increasing necessity for political and economic cooperation among states and populations due to limitations of traditional state systems in addressing global issues.
- Globalization’s impact extends to government operations and policies, integrating international realities.
Key Concepts
- Global Interstate System: Involves competing states which cannot control one another, continually reshaping alliances and power dynamics.
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Internationalism vs. Globalism:
- Internationalism: Values diversity and multiculturalism.
- Globalism: Centers on economic exchanges between nations and societies.
Effects of Globalization on Governments
- National policies are influenced by global realities, necessitating alignment with international agreements.
- Local governments increasingly attract global investors by establishing manufacturing firms, converting agricultural lands to industrial zones.
- Challenge for local governments: Balancing economic growth with social and environmental concerns amidst demands from global corporations for lower taxes and wages.
Governance of Globalization
- Governance surpasses the scope of nation-states, which alone cannot resolve regional or global issues.
- Non-state actors play a prominent role in global governance, including NGOs, voluntary associations, advocacy networks, and interest groups.
Key Institutions in Global Governance
- United Nations: Fundamental actor in global governance established during the 1992 Conference on Environment and Development.
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Regional Commissions:
- ASEAN: Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
- ECA: Economic Commission for Africa.
- ECE: Economic Commission for Europe.
- ESCLAC: Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean.
- ESCAP: Economic Commission for Asia and the Pacific.
- ESCWA: Economic Commission for Western Asia.
Supranational Organizations
- World Bank (WB): Provides loans for capital projects globally, established at the Bretton Woods Conference in 1944.
- World Health Organization (WHO): Oversees global health research, including vaccines and medicines.
- World Trade Organization (WTO): Regulates international trade and facilitates negotiations between countries.
- International Monetary Fund (IMF): Monitors the global economy and provides financial support and advisory services to member nations.
- Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD): Promotes economic progress through policy comparisons and sharing best practices.
- International Labour Organization (ILO): Addresses labor issues and sets international labor standards.
- Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO): Focuses on combating hunger, enhancing food security, and resilience in agriculture.
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