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What is described as a political unit with authority over its own affairs, recognized by other countries?
Who coined the United Nations Organization (UNO)?
What established the notion of the nation-state and the idea of sovereignty?
When was the United Nations Organization (UNO) founded?
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Which of the following is NOT considered one of the four elements of a state?
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How many representatives did the United Nations Organization have at its founding?
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Which term refers to a group of people who live in a specific place, forming a permanent population?
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What does sovereignty refer to in the context of a state?
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Where is the headquarters of the United Nations Organization located?
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What does UNICEF stand for?
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What is the primary purpose of the Security Council?
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Which organization addresses environmental issues like pollution?
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Which of the following countries is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council?
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What is the relationship between nation and state exemplified by the Philippine government?
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What is one of the functions of the General Assembly of the United Nations?
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Which court is located in the Netherlands and deals with war criminals?
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Which document is NOT part of the International Bill of Human Rights?
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Which scholar argued that the role of the state is enduring and increasing in advanced industrial societies?
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How is a nation defined in contrast to a state?
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When was NATO founded?
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What allows NGOS to operate globally?
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What does 'globalism' primarily refer to?
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Which organization is focused on providing emergency healthcare in disaster areas?
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Who argued that the medium of communication influences the importance of the message?
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Study Notes
Global Interstate System
- A state is a political unit with authority over its own affairs and recognized borders, responsible for warfare and economic policies.
- The Treaty of Westphalia (1648) established the concept of the nation-state and sovereign authority.
- Some scholars suggest diminishing state power, with other actors gaining prominence.
- A state is a distinctive political community with its own rules, relatively separate from others.
Elements of a State
- Permanent population represents a stable group of people residing in a defined area.
- Territory encompasses land and water controlled by a government.
- A government regulates relations within its populace and with other states.
- Sovereignty refers to a country's independent authority to govern itself.
Nation Versus State
- A nation is characterized by shared history and culture, rather than formal boundaries.
- Example: The Philippines as a state includes its government and territory, while the nation encapsulates shared democratic values and identity.
- State is viewed as a political concept; nation is seen as a cultural aspect.
Globalization Challenges
- Contemporary issues include terrorism, economic globalization, threats to national identity, and the spread of global diseases.
Institutions Governing International Relations
- Significant organizations include the United Nations (UN) and NATO, both of which manage peace treaties and military alliances.
- The UN was first coined by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1942 and officially founded on October 24, 1945.
- Initially started with 50 representatives, the UN had 193 members by 2011.
- Headquarters located in New York City, USA; current Secretary-General is Antonio Guterres.
General Assembly and Functions of the UN
- The General Assembly gathers all UN representatives for speeches and discussions.
- Key functions cover military, economic, human protection, and environmental issues.
UNICEF and Environmental Initiatives
- UNICEF stands for United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund and operates semi-independently with a focus on fundraising.
- UNEP addresses environmental problems like pollution and hazardous waste.
- IPCC mitigates climate change through science assessment, climate agreements, and emission reduction support.
International Judicial Bodies
- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is located in the Netherlands for dispute settlement and prosecution of war criminals.
- Forms of international courts include the International Criminal Court (ICC) and ITLOS.
UN Mechanisms and Human Rights
- Additional mechanisms include OHCHR, UNDG-HRM, and Special Advisers on Genocide prevention.
- Legal instruments include the International Bill of Human Rights, consisting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and two covenants.
UN Security Council
- Created by the UN, the Security Council manages conflicts between countries during wars.
- It consists of 15 member countries, including five permanent members: USA, UK, Russia, China, and France.
NATO and Military Alliances
- NATO is a military alliance formed by the US, Canada, and 25 European nations, founded on April 4, 1949, in Washington, D.C.
- Headquarters of NATO is in Brussels, Belgium; current Secretary-General is Jens Stoltenberg.
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
- NGOs operate globally without ties to specific countries, facilitating freedom of action.
- Notable NGOs include Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, Oxfam, Amnesty International, and Save the Children Fund.
Globalization and Globalism
- Globalization involves changes in the degree of interconnectedness worldwide.
- Globalism refers to networks connecting different countries, crossing geographical boundaries.
Informationalism
- Informationalism is a technological paradigm replacing industrialism, focusing on the exchange of information and knowledge.
- McLuhan and Flore emphasize the medium over the message in the New Media Age.
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Test your knowledge of the global interstate system and its key concepts, including the definition of a state and the impact of the Treaty of Westphalia. This quiz explores topics such as state sovereignty and the evolving power dynamics of nations.
