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Global Civil Society Influence and Politics
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Global Civil Society Influence and Politics

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What is the study of political, military, and other diplomatic engagements between two or more countries called?

  • International Relations (correct)
  • World System
  • Interstate System
  • Globalization

    • The concept of the International System is predominantly focused on economic interactions and does not consider political actions.

    False

    What began to be discussed in the 1970s and remains popular in academia?

    World System(s)

    The interstate system consists of groups of independent states held together by a web of __________ and strategic interests.

    <p>economic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>International Relations = Study of political interactions between countries Internationalization = Deepening interactions between states Interstate System = Groups of independent states influenced by economic interests World System = Analysis of politico-economic global situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the International System?

    <p>It only focuses on military actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An International System is formed when countries do not interact with each other.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to a conscious social contract established by states?

    <p>International System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of power refers to the ability of actors to exercise control via institutions?

    <p>Institutional power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Compulsory power only exists in indirect control over the actions of others.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the ability of transnational activists to mold social capacities?

    <p>Productive power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The shift away from the Westphalian image results in __________ multilateralism.

    <p>complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the impact of CSOs on global decision-making?

    <p>They promote transparency and accountability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Compulsory power = Direct control over another's actions Institutional power = Indirect control through institutions Structural power = Influencing other actors with incentives Productive power = Creating social capacities of actors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Global civil society has led to a decrease in the significance of non-state actors in global politics.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the new challenges of global governance mentioned in the content?

    <p>The changing character of global governance and where it is located.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event marked the establishment of the modern international system?

    <p>The Peace of Westphalia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All states in the international system are considered sovereign.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the practice called when weaker states banded together to prevent a dominant power from becoming too strong?

    <p>Balance of Power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The emergence of __________ allowed nation-states to grow even more powerful between 1800 and 1945.

    <p>Nationalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the historical event with its description:

    <p>Peace of Westphalia = Ended the Thirty Years’ War Nationalism = A force that strengthened nation-states Balance of Power = Practice used by weaker states to limit dominant powers Sovereign State = A legal entity with authority over its territory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the informal rules within the International System?

    <p>The rules are binding and enforceable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Italy and Germany became less powerful during the period of nationalism from 1800 to 1945.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary actor in global politics after the Peace of Westphalia?

    <p>The nation-state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system is characterized by a single nation holding power?

    <p>Unipolar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bipolar systems existed between 1945 and 1989 involving the United States and China.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to the relationships among states and other interest groups?

    <p>Global Politics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An organization formed by the agreement of governments is known as an __________.

    <p>International Governmental Organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following international systems with their time periods:

    <p>Unipolar = Post-1989 Bipolar = 1945–1989 Multi-Polar = Pre–World War I Post-1989 = United States, EU, China, India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a characteristic of an International Organization?

    <p>Lacks an organizational structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Comparative Politics focuses solely on international relationships.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do international organizations play in global politics?

    <p>They help set the international agenda, mediate political bargaining, and facilitate cooperation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor contributes to the rise of global civil society?

    <p>Advances in technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    International Government Organizations (IGOs) play a minor role in civil society activities.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What moral change has contemporary globalization brought to political action?

    <p>Greater awareness of injustices and global problems requiring coordinated action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The spread of __________ and democracy has led to an increasingly transnational civil society.

    <p>liberalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary nature of most civil society activities?

    <p>Policy reform efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Direct forms of civil society activism are often the only means for some groups to achieve social change.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List one way in which technology has impacted civil society globally.

    <p>Reduced costs and difficulties in organizing political activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each civil society aspect with its description:

    <p>IGOs = Generate political agendas for civil society Transnational activities = Cross-border engagement in political issues Policy reform = Efforts to change specific regulations Collectivism = Focus on group over individual interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Influence of Global Civil Society

    • Civil society organizations (CSOs) shape global politics through various power types defined by Barnett and Duvall: compulsory, institutional, structural, and productive.
    • Transnational activists exert "institutional power" by influencing policy agendas through formal or informal institutions.
    • "Structural power" involves creating incentives for other actors to align with specific CSO agendas.
    • "Productive power" enables activists to influence the capacities of governments and actors indirectly.
    • "Compulsory power" signifies direct control over actions or conditions of another actor.

    Political Consequences of Global Civil Society

    • A shift from the traditional "Westphalian" model of state-centric cooperation to "complex multilateralism," where non-state actors play significant roles.
    • Global decision-making processes increasingly incorporate CSO activities to enhance transparency and accountability.

    Issues and Challenges in Global Governance

    • New challenges impacting the realization of the right to development include the evolving nature and location of global governance.
    • Political globalization involves deeper engagement among states and the emergence of a new political landscape.

    Concepts in Global Politics

    • International Relations: Studies political, military, and diplomatic interactions between countries.
    • Internationalization: Focuses on the deepening interactions among states.

    System vs. Society in International Context

    • International System: Comprises a network of states interacting based on economic and strategic interests.
    • International Society: Formed by states recognizing shared values and rules in their interactions.

    Historical Overview of the International System

    • The Peace of Westphalia (1648) established state sovereignty as a core principle of modern international relations.
    • The Balance of Power ideology dominated from 1600-1800, with states forming alliances to counter stronger nations.
    • Nationalism (1800-1945) strengthened states, altering power balances, particularly in Europe.
    • Recent World Orders (1945-present) include Unipolar (post-1989), Bipolar (1945-1989), and Multi-Polar systems with varied power distributions.

    Political Science Terminology

    • International Politics: Focused on state relationships.
    • Global Politics: Broader perspective including global institutions and interest groups.

    International Organizations

    • Established through treaties, they play roles in setting agendas, mediating negotiations, and facilitating cooperation.
    • Characteristics include forming based on treaties, being an association of states, having an organizational structure, and possessing legal personality.

    Types of International Organizations

    • Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs): Created by agreements between governments.
    • Global civil society movements advocate for coordinated policy changes at various levels.

    Drivers of Civil Society Growth

    • Transnational expansion driven by liberalism and democracy.
    • Technological advancements ease organizing transnational political activities.
    • An increase in IGOs creates avenues for civil society engagement.
    • Greater global awareness of injustices and the necessity for coordinated actions enhances civil society's role.

    Dynamics of Global Civil Society

    • Civil society activities tend to focus on pragmatic reforms rather than revolutionary changes.
    • Direct activism may be essential for initiating social change and achieving justice in various contexts.

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    Explore how global civil society organizations shape political landscapes through various forms of power. This quiz examines the transition from state-centric models to complex multilateralism, highlighting the role of non-state actors in decision-making processes. Test your understanding of these critical dynamics in contemporary global politics.

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