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What does the term 'transnational relations' specifically refer to?
What does the term 'transnational relations' specifically refer to?
Which model describes the interconnected nature of issues in the international system?
Which model describes the interconnected nature of issues in the international system?
What is identified as the micro-political parameter in the post-international system?
What is identified as the micro-political parameter in the post-international system?
Which assertion best captures the essence of interdependence as described?
Which assertion best captures the essence of interdependence as described?
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What does the term 'post-international' refer to in the context of individual actors?
What does the term 'post-international' refer to in the context of individual actors?
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Which of the following best describes the 'micro-macro parameter'?
Which of the following best describes the 'micro-macro parameter'?
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What perspective does Ramsey Muir offer regarding the era of interdependence?
What perspective does Ramsey Muir offer regarding the era of interdependence?
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What is a key concept highlighted by Karl Kaiser regarding transnationalism?
What is a key concept highlighted by Karl Kaiser regarding transnationalism?
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Study Notes
International Relations Course Notes
- Course: BSPOL 1312 International Relations
- Year: 2024/2025
- Class: 6 - Transnationalist approaches
- Lecturer: Dr. Valentina Brogna (replacing Prof. Amandine Orsini)
Transnationalism: Key Concepts
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International studies timeline (Debate I-IV):
- 1920s-1940s: Debate I (Idealism vs. Realism);
- 1940s-1960s: Debate II (Traditionalism/Historicism vs. Behavioralism);
- 1970s-1990s: Debate III (Liberalism vs. Realism, Marxism, Transnationalism);
- 1990s-present: Debate IV (Positivism vs. Post-positivism).
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Transnational actors: Actors active in trans-boundary relations, anyone with agency on the international stage, not solely governmental.
- Examples: Non-state actors, private actors, hybrid actors (public & private).
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Defining non-state actors:
- UN Definition: Organizations not created by governments or intergovernmental agreements
- Usual definition: Non-governmental, non-profit
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Non-state actor categories (Agenda 21, 1992):
- Women
- Children & Youth
- Farmers
- Indigenous peoples
- NGOs
- Trade Unions
- Local authorities
- Science and technology
- Business and industry
- Individuals, migrants, terrorist & religious groups, activists.
- Transnational relations, and interdependence: Regular interactions across national boundaries where at least one actor is a non-state actor or not acting on behalf of a national government or international organizational.
- Transnationalism & International relations: Examples of the growing interdependence globally, through technology, economics and cultural exchange.
- Complex Interdependence: Shows connections of transnational interactions between domestic and international politics.
- Epistemic communities: Networks of professionals with recognized expertise, competence in a particular domain and an authoritative claim to policy-relevant knowledge in that area.
- James Rosenau (1924 – 2011): Focused on the 'post-international' arena, recognizing individuals as key actors. His work, Turbulences in World Politics, examined the impact of micro-political skills and a relational parameter affecting international affairs.
- Peter Haas's concept of epistemic communities: Experts shaping policy through knowledge; expertise and competence affect states.
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Models:
- Cobweb model: Change in one point impacting the whole system. No separation between internal and external domains.
Additional Information
- Home work: Review readings on dependency theory in relation to the session above.
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Explore the key concepts surrounding transnationalism in international relations through this quiz. Understand the evolution of international studies debates and the role of non-state actors in transboundary relations. Ideal for students in BSPOL 1312.
