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What characterizes the stage of imperialism according to Lenin?

  • The independence of smaller nations
  • The dominance of small-scale industries
  • The significant decrease in capital export
  • The establishment of monopolies and finance capital (correct)

What does dependency theory highlight about dependent countries?

  • Their development is influenced by another economy (correct)
  • They are economically self-sufficient
  • They have equal power in global trade relations
  • They frequently act independently of world markets

According to the information provided, who primarily governs the relationship between core and dependent countries?

  • The government entities of the dependent countries
  • The international financial institutions
  • The elite within each country (correct)
  • Geopolitical considerations between nations

In the context of triangular diplomacy, what advantage do corporations have over nation-states?

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What has been a significant consequence of the increasing interdependence of economies?

<p>The emergence of core, periphery, and semi-periphery classifications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT associated with the resurgence of piracy?

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What is one of the major economic challenges posed by piracy?

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What role do Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) play concerning piracy?

<p>They contribute to state sovereignty debates. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a consequence of piracy on international relations?

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What international response is aimed at reinforcing sovereignty in pirate-infested regions?

<p>Capacity building in Somalia and Kenya (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor significantly contributes to the elevation of piracy according to the presented factors?

<p>Available small arms proliferation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which coalition is a part of the international response to combat piracy?

<p>Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of evolving norms in international society regarding piracy?

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What is one significant role of the state in peripheral industrialisation?

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Which of the following is NOT considered a form of transnational organized crime?

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According to the UN definition, transnational organized crime involves activities that occur in:

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What is a common consequence when the state represses peripheral industrialisation?

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What does the UNODC primarily focus on?

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What does the phrase 'the continuation of business by other means' refer to?

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Which of the following is an example of a transnational organized crime?

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What is one method states may employ regarding transnational corporations (TNCs)?

<p>Coercing or cajoling TNCs to act in specific ways (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What historical event in the 19th century exemplified the early formation of transnational advocacy networks?

<p>Transnational campaigns against slavery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category of NGOs is characterized by being created by the state or funded entirely by the government?

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What is the primary goal of operational NGOs such as Doctors Without Borders?

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What describes the main function of campaigning NGOs like Amnesty International?

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Which type of NGO explicitly refuses to engage in politics while focusing on humanitarian goals?

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What factor contributed to the exponential growth of transnational activism after World War II?

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What is a characteristic of reformist NGOs?

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Which category of NGO is known for carrying out actions that may be classified as obstructive or destructive?

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What is one of the aims of international prohibition regimes?

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Which of the following crimes does NOT call for an international prohibition regime?

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What is the first stage in the global prohibition regimes?

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At what stage do states begin to criminalize an activity through diplomatic efforts?

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How do cosmopolitan norms differ from traditional state-to-state interactions?

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Which countries historically have dominated the formation of normative structures for international prohibition regimes?

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What is one function of international prohibition regimes in relation to law enforcement?

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What has contributed to the progressive end of centralization in means of communication?

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What is the primary definition of a diaspora?

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Which migration was primarily driven by poverty in Ireland?

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What ideology became popular in relation to the Zionist project?

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What was the goal of Operation Solomon in 1991?

<p>To repatriate Ethiopian Jews to Israel. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common economic role of diasporas for nation-states?

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How do diasporas sometimes challenge the concept of nation-states?

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What is a potential security challenge posed by diasporas?

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What role do diasporas play in the context of war and peace?

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What are the paradigmatic diasporas mentioned?

<p>Jewish, Greek, and Armenian diasporas. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to the translations of the term 'diaspora' by Jewish scholars?

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Diaspora

The dispersion or spread of a group of people from their original homeland, maintaining connections across borders.

Diaspora community

A social group that has been dispersed from its original homeland, often maintaining cultural and social ties with their origins.

Population Homogeny

The concept of a 'nation' being defined by homogeneous population within a defined territory.

Malthusianism

The belief that without moral restraint, population growth will outpace the available resources, leading to poverty and hardship.

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Desired Emigration

A political and economic policy aimed at encouraging people to migrate out of a country, often to alleviate economic pressures or maintain social order.

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Zionist Project

The project to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine, often seen as a response to the historical displacement of Jewish people.

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Challenge to the Nation-State Model

The challenge posed by diaspora communities to the nation-state model, especially the idea of population homogeneity.

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Nationalist and Socialist Ideologies

Nationalist and socialist ideologies that emphasize the importance of a homogeneous national identity within a defined territory.

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Diasporas as Resources

The idea that diaspora communities are a resource for the nation-state, contributing to its economy and social fabric.

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Diasporas as Lobbyists and Critics

The idea that diaspora communities can act as both advocates and critics of the nation-state, influencing its political and social landscape.

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Imperialism (Lenin)

The stage of capitalism where monopolies and financial capital dominate, capital export is significant, global territories are divided among powerful nations, and international trusts control markets.

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Dependent Country

A country whose economic growth and development are directly influenced and dependent on the development of another, usually a more powerful nation.

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Dependence

A situation where a country's wealth accumulation is primarily controlled and determined by external factors, specifically by a dominant power.

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Dependence: Center Elite vs. Dependent Elite

The relationship between core and dependent countries isn't geopolitical (nation to nation), but rather between the elite classes in each. The dominant country's elite drives development in the dependent country, often through international trade.

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International Product Life Cycle

A theoretical framework explaining how international economic relations can lead to dependence. It suggests that the product life cycle, from innovation to maturity, shifts economic power from developed to developing countries.

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Diffusion of small arms

The spread of weapons, especially firearms, across borders, often illegally.

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Failed State Sovereignty

The idea that a country is unable to effectively control its own territory and enforce its laws.

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Counter-Piracy Sovereignty

International organizations and groups fighting against piracy, like the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) and EU NAVFOR.

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Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC)

Private companies hired to protect ships from pirates and other threats at sea.

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Modern Hotspots of Piracy

The rise of pirates in specific areas due to factors like globalization, economic hardship, and weak governance.

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Evolution of Norms in International Society

The process of how rules and norms that limit certain behaviors evolve and change over time, with varying levels of success.

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Globalization

The interconnectedness of economies and societies worldwide, often leading to inequalities and exploitation.

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Economic Costs of Piracy

The costs of piracy, including damage to ships, stolen goods, and disruptions to trade.

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Peripheral Industrialization

The process where a country's economic development depends on the involvement of multinational corporations (TNCs), but without meaningful state intervention, leaving marginalized groups at a disadvantage.

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Internal Foreign Policy

A country's strategy to manage relationships with multinational corporations (TNCs) to promote its own development.

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Transnational Organized Crime

Any illegal activity that crosses international borders, like drug trafficking or cybercrime.

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Money Laundering

The act of disguising the origin of illegally obtained money to make it appear legitimate.

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Transnational Criminal Organizations

A network of criminal groups that operate across national borders.

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Computer Crime (Cybercrime)

The process of using deception to gain illegal access to computer systems and data.

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Theft of Intellectual Property

The illegal trade of stolen intellectual property, such as patents, trademarks, or copyrighted material.

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Illicit Arms Trafficking

The illegal movement of weapons across international borders.

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International Prohibition Regimes (IPR)

International laws designed to outlaw specific activities deemed harmful by a group of countries. These laws aim to reduce safe havens for criminals, standardize cooperation between countries, and enforce laws uniformly.

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Stages of Global Prohibition Regimes

The process of turning a previously accepted activity into a problem by moral entrepreneurs, who then push for its criminalization through international agreements and enforcement.

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Moral Entrepreneurs

Individuals or groups who actively promote a cause and seek to redefine societal views on certain activities, often leading to the formation of International Prohibition Regimes (IPR).

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Transnational Movements

The increasing interconnectedness of individuals and groups across national borders, facilitated by advances in communication technologies. This has led to the rise of transnational movements that operate beyond the boundaries of nation-states.

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Cosmopolitan Norms

The gradual shift in power from states to international organizations and norms, leading to a more globalized system of governing.

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What are Transnational Advocacy Networks (TANs)?

Transnational Advocacy Networks (TANs) are groups of individuals and organizations that work together to address global issues. They share common goals and norms, and advocate for change through campaigns and advocacy.

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How did Transnational Advocacy Networks emerge?

Transnational advocacy networks emerged in the 19th century with campaigns against slavery and gained momentum after World War II. The rise of NGOs and the recognition that global problems require international action fueled their growth.

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What are International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)?

NGOs are international organizations that are not established by intergovernmental agreements. They operate independently from government control and contribute to addressing global issues.

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How are NGOs categorized?

NGOs can be categorized into different types based on their main goals and approach. Some focus on operational work (e.g., providing aid), while others prioritize campaigning or advocacy (e.g., raising awareness about human rights).

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What are the main types of NGOs?

Some NGOs are simply operational, focusing on delivering services (e.g., Doctors Without Borders). Others are explicitly political, engaging in advocacy and seeking policy changes (e.g., Amnesty International).

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What is the significance of Transnational Advocacy Networks?

Transnational advocacy networks play a significant role in shaping international relations and global governance. By mobilizing public opinion, generating pressure on governments, and promoting specific norms and values, they contribute to shaping the global agenda and influencing policy decisions.

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What are some challenges posed by Transnational Advocacy Networks?

The increasing power and influence of Transnational Advocacy Networks presents a significant challenge to traditional forms of international governance, raising questions about who holds authority and the accountability of actors in a more globalized world.

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How do Transnational Advocacy Networks contribute to global participation and democracy?

Transnational Advocacy Networks contribute to a more participatory and democratic global order by empowering marginalized groups, amplifying their voices, and advocating for their rights. This has a significant impact on global justice and accountability.

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Study Notes

Actors in World Politics

  • Actors in world politics are complex and multifaceted
  • Globalization has increased interconnectedness, reducing the significance of geographical boundaries
  • Key processes include deterritorialisation and interdependence
  • Time-space compression has effectively shrunk the world

The Globalization of World Politics

  • Key dimensions of globalization are people, capital, politics, and culture
  • Processes include deterritorialization, interdependence, and time-space compression.
  • Theories of globalization include the international relations approach and the globalist approach. Another approach is the transnational critique
  • States adapt, transgovernmentalism, and NGOs, migration, and terrorist groups affect international politics
  • Transnational interactions include the movement of tangible and intangible items across state boundaries when at least one actor is not an agent of a government or an intergovernmental organization.

Methodological Nationalism

  • Scholars using methodological nationalism assume that countries are the natural units for comparative studies
  • National interests are conflated with social science purposes
  • Variants of methodological nationalism include ignoring nationalism, naturalizing state boundaries, and limiting analysis to territorial confines

Phases of Nation Building and Immigration

  • Prewar era focused on nation-building, intense globalization, and racial imperialism
  • The period from World War I to the Cold War saw a closure of borders and heightened concerns about the sovereignty of states
  • The Cold War era produced a decline in transnationalism and an increase in the policing of borders
  • Present day trends show a growth in the importance of migration, and new views on sovereignty that include a focus on transnational interactions

Transnational Communities

  • Modern day populations are not confined by national boundaries
  • Diaspora groups have existed and continue to exist throughout history
  • Diaspora groups often maintain ties with their homelands and experience transnational flows

Diasporas as Challengers of the Nation-State

  • Economic challenges arising from migration impacting home states
  • Concerns about population homogenization (e.g., Israel's Operation Solomon)
  • Security concerns in places like the Balkans where states sometimes try to control or suppress populations from other cultures.
  • Diasporas are a resource for the nation-state (e.g., guest worker programs) and can be involved in wars as well

Transnational Corporations

  • Transnational corporations, tools of imperialism
  • FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) is increasing, especially in developing countries
  • Policy liberalization, technological change, and competition drive expansion
  • International product cycle theory explains how products move from developed to developing countries.

Transnational Organized Crime

  • Transnational organized crime is a diverse range of criminal activities occurring in multiple states or with spillover effects
  • Activities include money laundering, drug trafficking, corruption, and fraudulent activities.
  • Technology and globalization have increased the scale and complexity of transnational organized crime
  • These activities undermine state sovereignty

Transnational Political Violence

  • Terrorism, a form of transnational political violence, is difficult to define due to its complexity
  • It's often viewed as a “contest between states and non-state actors” and as a social movement with a specific political agenda,
  • Different waves of terrorism demonstrate historical shifts in the drivers, methods, and goals of violence

Cases of Transnational Violence

  • Cases of transnational violence demonstrate the various forms and impacts of globalization
  • Factors like mobilization, grievances, and opportunity structures influence transnational movements
  • These movements demonstrate complexities of state/society relations with other transnational forms of political engagement and influence.

Transnational Advocacy Networks

  • Transnational advocacy networks include NGOs and international organizations that operate across state borders.
  • These networks are characterized by horizontal patterns of communication and reciprocation.
  • Mobilization through TANs can include networking, persuasion, and frame alignment
  • There is a complex interplay of state-level and transnational factors in fostering and leveraging these networks.

Global Frame/National Struggle

  • These groups employ international political strategies and resources to further their domestic and transnational purposes
  • These movements demonstrate the interactions between national grievances and global political forces.

Transnational Political Violence

  • Terrorism is a form of transnational political violence that employs violence as a political strategy
  • Terrorism can be viewed as a social movement and its effectiveness is connected to its framing and the resources it has access to.
  • Political and economic influences are also considered significant factors

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Test your understanding of key concepts in international relations, imperialism, and piracy. This quiz covers Lenin's views on imperialism, dependency theory, and the effects of piracy on economies and international governance. Explore the dynamics between core and dependent countries and the role of maritime security companies.

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