Global Politics: The Interstate System

What is a traditional view of the state in global politics?

A political unit that has authority over its own affairs

According to Benedict Anderson, what is a nation?

A large-scale solidarity

What is a key characteristic of a state?

Having a government

What is an example of a nation that is not a state?

Scotland Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of international organizations like the UN?

To facilitate meetings between states Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of some states?

Having multiple nations Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648?

It provided stability for the nations of Europe until the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte Signup and view all the answers

What was a key principle of the Concert of Europe?

To restore monarchial, hereditary, and religious privileges Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of liberal internationalism?

Promotion of global democracy Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of socialist internationalism?

The proletariat has no nation Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor leading to the emergence of global governance?

The decline of nation-states Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of neoliberal economies?

Promotion of free trade and dismantling of trade barriers Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a global social movement?

The death of George Floyd protests Signup and view all the answers

What is associated with computer science and modern telecommunication?

Informationalism Signup and view all the answers

What is globalization, according to Nye (2002)?

An increase or decline in the degree of globalism Signup and view all the answers

What is globalism, according to Castells (2004)?

The network of connections that transcends distances of different countries Signup and view all the answers