International Organizations and Boundaries

African Union = Promoting unity and development across Africa Arctic Council = Cooperation on Arctic environmental issues ASEAN = Political and economic cooperation in Southeast Asia Berlin Conference = Division of Africa into colonies

Antecedent Boundary = Established before cultural landscape development Consequent Boundary = Drawn after cultural landscape has developed Defined Boundary = Established by legal documents or treaties Demarcated Boundary = Physically marked with signs or fences

Centrifugal Force = Forces that divide or fragment a country Centripetal Force = Forces that unify a country Cultural Cohesion = Sense of unity based on common cultural traits Colonialism = Acquisition and control over foreign territories

<p>Choke Point = Narrow passage critical for trade Delimited Boundary = Indicates general area on a map Demarcated Boundary = Physically marked on the ground Defined Boundary = Outlines location through treaties</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Autonomous Region = Region with degree of independence Centrifugal Force = Ethnic tensions threatening unity Centripetal Force = Shared national identity promoting stability Colonialism = Establishing settlements in foreign territories</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Centrifugal Force = Ethnic and religious tensions Centripetal Force = Common language and religion Defined Boundary = Legal documents establishing borders Demarcated Boundary = Physical markers indicating boundaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cultural Cohesion = Promotes national stability Colonialism = Leads to exploitation of resources Choke Point = Strategically important for trade Berlin Conference = Disregarded indigenous cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>African Union = Africa ASEAN = Southeast Asia Arctic Council = Arctic region Berlin Conference = Europe and Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Antecedent Boundary = Based on physical features Consequent Boundary = Accommodates cultural differences Delimited Boundary = Used for map presentations Demarcated Boundary = Utilized in land disputes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Centripetal Force = Unifying aspects of a nation Centrifugal Force = Divisive ethnic or political factors Cultural Cohesion = Unity in shared heritage Colonialism = Divisive historical impacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Demilitarized Zone = An area where military forces are not allowed Democratization = The process of transitioning to a more democratic political system Devolution = The transfer of power from central to local authorities Economies of Scale = Cost advantages from increased production efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Geometric Boundary = A boundary drawn using straight lines Gerrymandering = Manipulation of electoral district boundaries Imperialism = Extending a country's power over other nations Democratization = Transitioning from authoritarian to democratic governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dewolution = Power transfer to local authorities Failures State = Characterized by internal conflict and instability Ethnic Nationalist Movement = Seeks to protect political power based on ethnicity Economies of Scale = Increased efficiency leads to cost advantages</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ethnic Cleansing = Often involves violence or forced migration Democratization = Involves free elections and civil liberties Devolution = Enhances local governance and autonomy Gerrymandering = Favors a particular political party</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Imperialism = Often associated with colonization and military force Failed State = Supports the presence of internal conflict and corruption Democratic movements = Occurring frequently during the late 20th century Ethnonationalism = Relevant in discussions of modern statehood</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Geometric Boundary = Borders drawn between countries using latitude Federal State = United States with state and national powers Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) = Look at Brazil's maritime rights Economies of Scale = Large factories streamlining production processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Democratization = Involving civil liberties and democracy Gerrymandering = Manipulating electoral boundaries for advantage Ethnic Separatism = Desiring independence from larger political entities Devolution = Transferring authority to subnational governments</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>European Union (EU) = An example of political and economic cooperation Failed State = A region plagued with governance issues and strife Demilitarized Zone = Used to reduce military tensions between nations Ethnic Cleansing = A human rights violation in ethnic conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Semiautonomous Region = A region with some degree of self-governance Unitary State = A state where power is concentrated in the central government Supranationalism = Countries working together and giving up some sovereignty Superimposed Boundary = A boundary imposed without regard to cultural divisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shatterbelt = A highly fragmented region susceptible to outside interference Subsequent Boundary = A boundary established after cultural landscape development Territorial Sea = A sea area under a country's jurisdiction up to 12 nautical miles Trade Agreements = Regulations between countries to promote economic benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unitary State = France Stateless Nation = Kurds Terrorism = Al-Qaeda Trade Agreements = NAFTA</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sovereignty = Governance without external interference Supranationalism = Collaboration leading to shared sovereignty Self-Determination = Independence or autonomy for a nation Terrorism = Violence as a political strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Semiautonomous Region = Self-governance under central authority Superimposed Boundary = Colonial legacy affecting regions Subsequent Boundary = Boundary created post-cultural establishment Shatterbelt = Fragmentation and conflict in regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sovereignty = Authority over territory and population Territoriality = Control linked to defense of borders Trade Agreements = Economic cooperation and benefits Self-Determination = Right to political autonomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>United Nations (UN) = Global peace and human rights Supranational Organizations = Cooperation to tackle common issues Territorial Sea = Jurisdiction of coastal nations Terrorism = Global security threat</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stateless Nation = Cultural identity without a state Territoriality = Assertion of control over an area Shatterbelt = Vulnerability to external manipulation Supranationalism = Loss of some sovereignty for collaboration</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nation = A group of people with a common identity based on ethnicity or culture Nation-State = A political unit where state boundaries align with a particular nation Multistate Nation = A nation that spans multiple countries with the same ethnic group Irredentism = A political movement aiming to reclaim historic or ethnic territories</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) = A military alliance of 31 member countries for mutual defense Redistricting = The process of redrawing electoral district boundaries Infrastructure Development = Construction of structures necessary for economic development International Waters = Ocean areas not under the jurisdiction of any single country</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Neocolonialism = Control over weaker nations through economic dependency Independence Movement = Efforts to gain political freedom from colonial powers Irredentism = Seeking to reclaim lost territories considered a national homeland Multinational State = Home to diverse ethnic groups with distinct identities</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Relic Boundary = Historical remnants with little current relevance Neocolonialism = Indirect control and influence over weaker nations Independence Movement = Political struggle for self-governance Infrastructure Development = Foundation for economic growth and stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Military Alliances = NATO Multistate Nation = Kurdish people across several countries Maritime Boundary = Exclusive Economic Zones Independence Movement = The struggle for independence in a colonized country</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maritime Boundary = Boundary separating different countries' waters Land Boundary = Boundary defined by natural features or artificial markers Relic Boundary = Historically significant boundary that is no longer in use International Waters = Oceans not claimed by any nation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nation-State = Alignment of political and national identity Multinational State = Cohabitation of multiple ethnic identities within one state Irredentism = Desire to reclaim territory based on historical claims Neocolonialism = Modern form of influential dominance over less powerful states</p> Signup and view all the answers