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What does the term 'transnational relations' specifically refer to?
What does the term 'transnational relations' specifically refer to?
- Interactions conducted solely by national governments
- Interactions that are confined within a single state
- Only economic interactions that cross borders
- Interactions across national boundaries involving non-state actors (correct)
Which model describes the interconnected nature of issues in the international system?
Which model describes the interconnected nature of issues in the international system?
- Hierarchical model
- Cobweb model (correct)
- Silo model
- Linear model
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?
- The overall structure of international relations
- Loyalty to state governance
- International governmental organizations
- Political skills of average individuals (correct)
Which assertion best captures the essence of interdependence as described?
Which assertion best captures the essence of interdependence as described?
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?
Which of the following best describes the 'micro-macro parameter'?
Which of the following best describes the 'micro-macro parameter'?
What perspective does Ramsey Muir offer regarding the era of interdependence?
What perspective does Ramsey Muir offer regarding the era of interdependence?
What is a key concept highlighted by Karl Kaiser regarding transnationalism?
What is a key concept highlighted by Karl Kaiser regarding transnationalism?
Flashcards
Interdependence
Interdependence
The concept that nations are increasingly interconnected due to globalized trade, communication, and finance, reducing the autonomy of nation-states.
Non-state actors in International Policy
Non-state actors in International Policy
Non-governmental actors, like corporations, NGOs, and individuals, playing a significant role in global policy-making.
Complex Interdependence
Complex Interdependence
Emphasizes the interconnectedness of domestic and international affairs, where events in one area significantly affect others.
Cobweb model
Cobweb model
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Post-International Actors
Post-International Actors
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Turbulence in the International System
Turbulence in the International System
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Micro-Political Parameter
Micro-Political Parameter
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Macro-Political Parameter
Macro-Political Parameter
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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
- 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).
- 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).
- Defining non-state actors:
- UN Definition: Organizations not created by governments or intergovernmental agreements
- Usual definition: Non-governmental, non-profit
- 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.
- 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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