Global Studies Week 1 Key Concepts

Censorship is the limitation of ideas that individuals can express and the prevention of certain materials from public access, implemented by authorities to control the narrative and protect certain ideologies.

Internal pluralism refers to the diversity of voices and opinions within a single media outlet, while external pluralism involves the coexistence of different media types and outlets in the broader media landscape.

The primary goals of fake news are to generate revenue through sensationalism or to promote or discredit individuals, political movements, or entities.

<p>Disinformation involves the deliberate spread of false information, typically for political purposes, while misinformation is incorrect or misleading information that is spread without intent to deceive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Media pluralism is important in a democratic society because it ensures a diversity of viewpoints, fostering informed public discourse and preventing monopolization of information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Arms races, instability, and potential for war can arise as states respond to perceived military threats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Thucydides Trap describes the perilous dynamics when a rising power threatens an established power, often leading to conflict.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lack of control over territory and the presence of rebel groups or non-state actors as de-facto rulers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Human security focuses on individual rights and needs, and high levels of insecurity can lead to state failure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A CSO operates on the principle of 'all for one and one for all', providing mutual aid among member states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An authoritarian state controls and owns the media, allowing only favorable news.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Free media allows for the dissemination of diverse opinions and information, which is essential for democratic elections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An example is the United Nations, which aims to provide security guarantees to its member states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They provide humanitarian aid and security assistance while aiming to prevent wars and conflicts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>NATO invoked Article 5, which signifies that an attack on one member is an attack on all, leading to collective action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>NATO led the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) with the goal of stabilizing the Afghan government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The NTM-I was discontinued due to disagreements over the legal status of NATO troops in Iraq.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The UN has provided ongoing assistance but has not been able to resolve the conflict since it began in 1948.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Resolute Support Mission (RSM) was launched to train and assist Afghan security forces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>NATO established the NTM-I to train, mentor, and equip Iraqi armed forces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>NATO's involvement in Afghanistan post-9/11 and various humanitarian efforts show their role in preventing further conflicts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A multinational corporation is a profit-making corporation operating in more than one country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>MNCs can evade taxation through transfer pricing and shifting profits to tax havens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The General Assembly provides a platform for all member states to discuss global issues and make decisions on security matters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The UNSC can regulate armaments, impose economic sanctions, and authorize military action to address threats to peace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The UN worked to vaccinate people globally and address the vaccination gap between countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>UN sanctions were imposed on Al Qaeda and the Taliban to promote stability and peace in Afghanistan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The UNGA addresses issues such as racism, inequality, armed conflict, and climate change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>War is a period of sustained, coordinated violence involving states, non-state actors, and/or groups within states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Palestinians in Gaza are facing severe shortages of food, water, shelter, and medical aid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The UN has provided humanitarian aid to Palestinians, particularly in Gaza.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The United States has vetoed multiple UN resolutions aimed at helping Palestinians.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intergovernmental organizations can be limited in effectiveness, especially when a strong party is involved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>NATO has been effective in combating terrorism through interventions, while the UN has provided humanitarian aid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Criticism is raised that they often address the aftermath of conflicts rather than tackling root causes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Humanitarian aid is currently unable to reach Gaza due to ongoing conflicts and blockades.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Recent events highlight that international intervention can be ineffective when political power dynamics are involved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fracking can strengthen the security of energy supplies for these states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Citizens are concerned about potential earth tremors caused by fracking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The conflict in Ukraine has disrupted exports of Russian gas to Europe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Natural gas prices are currently ten times higher than the average over the last decade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>China invests heavily in both renewable energy and coal power generation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>States may pursue diversity of energy supply and invest in infrastructure projects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>China's energy security is vulnerable to potential oil being 'weaponised' during conflicts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spiking natural gas prices limit industrial output.</p> Signup and view all the answers