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What is the primary role of the General Assembly in the United Nations?
What is the primary role of the General Assembly in the United Nations?
- To preserve peace and security
- To execute daily activities assigned by other organs
- To serve as the central deliberative body for all member-states (correct)
- To administer international oversight for trust territories
Which organ of the United Nations is responsible for maintaining international peace and security?
Which organ of the United Nations is responsible for maintaining international peace and security?
- The Security Council (correct)
- The Secretariat
- The International Court of Justice
- The Economic and Social Council
What is the main function of the Economic and Social Council within the UN?
What is the main function of the Economic and Social Council within the UN?
- To oversee daily operations of the UN
- To provide humanitarian aid during emergencies
- To serve as the judicial organ
- To facilitate policy dialogue on social, economic, and environmental issues (correct)
What significant document did the UN help to bring into the realm of international law in 1948?
What significant document did the UN help to bring into the realm of international law in 1948?
What is the role of the Trusteeship Council?
What is the role of the Trusteeship Council?
Which of the following best describes the function of the International Court of Justice?
Which of the following best describes the function of the International Court of Justice?
How does the UN approach the issue of human rights?
How does the UN approach the issue of human rights?
What is one of the primary responsibilities of the UN in terms of humanitarian aid?
What is one of the primary responsibilities of the UN in terms of humanitarian aid?
What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) intended to achieve?
What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) intended to achieve?
Which of the following is NOT one of the Sustainable Development Goals?
Which of the following is NOT one of the Sustainable Development Goals?
What challenge does the UN face regarding the Security Council?
What challenge does the UN face regarding the Security Council?
The term 'Global South' generally refers to which regions?
The term 'Global South' generally refers to which regions?
How does globalization affect the sovereignty of nation-states according to Bertucci & Alberto?
How does globalization affect the sovereignty of nation-states according to Bertucci & Alberto?
What characterizes a First World country?
What characterizes a First World country?
Which of the following regions is often associated with the term 'Global North'?
Which of the following regions is often associated with the term 'Global North'?
In the context of international law, what role does the UN play?
In the context of international law, what role does the UN play?
What term is used to describe the industrial socialist states under the influence of the Soviet Union during the Cold War?
What term is used to describe the industrial socialist states under the influence of the Soviet Union during the Cold War?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the term 'Global South'?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the term 'Global South'?
Which countries are included in the Group of Eight (G8)?
Which countries are included in the Group of Eight (G8)?
What characterizes First World Countries?
What characterizes First World Countries?
What is the significance of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 5?
What is the significance of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 5?
Which of these terms is considered outdated and potentially offensive?
Which of these terms is considered outdated and potentially offensive?
What aspect is indicative of the Global North?
What aspect is indicative of the Global North?
What is a key factor contributing to the strength of emerging Asian nations?
What is a key factor contributing to the strength of emerging Asian nations?
What distinguishes regionalism from regionalization?
What distinguishes regionalism from regionalization?
Which of the following is NOT one of the pillars of the ASEAN community?
Which of the following is NOT one of the pillars of the ASEAN community?
Which of the following factors has contributed to greater Asian Integration?
Which of the following factors has contributed to greater Asian Integration?
What approach to decision making does ASEAN follow?
What approach to decision making does ASEAN follow?
Which of the following countries is NOT part of the ASEAN +3?
Which of the following countries is NOT part of the ASEAN +3?
What is one of the main goals of the ASEAN Declaration?
What is one of the main goals of the ASEAN Declaration?
How has the Asian Development Bank (ADB) reacted to global economic integration?
How has the Asian Development Bank (ADB) reacted to global economic integration?
Which of the following is a key focus area for the ASEAN Economic Community?
Which of the following is a key focus area for the ASEAN Economic Community?
Study Notes
Global Governance
- Defined as the collection of norms, laws, policies, and institutions guiding transnational relations among various entities.
- UN consists of six main organs: General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship Council, International Court of Justice, and Secretariat.
United Nations (UN) Functions
- General Assembly: Central platform for discussion where all member states have equal representation.
- Security Council: Maintains international peace and security; has veto power which poses challenges to governance.
- Economic and Social Council: Facilitates policy review and cooperation on social, economic, and environmental issues.
- Trusteeship Council: Oversees trust territories and promotes self-governance.
- International Court of Justice: UN's principal judicial body resolving legal disputes.
- Secretariat: Manages daily operations as directed by other organs.
Historical Contributions
- UN introduced human rights into international law with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.
- Engages in diplomacy, peacekeeping, and conflict resolution to foster sustainable peace.
Human Rights and Humanitarian Aid
- Monitors compliance with international human rights conventions and addresses issues of genocide.
- Coordinates emergency responses to humanitarian crises caused by natural disasters and conflicts.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Transitioned from Millennium Development Goals to SDGs in 2015, aimed at a sustainable future.
- Encompasses 17 global goals addressing poverty, hunger, health, gender equality, and environmental sustainability.
International Laws
- Resolves legal disputes and provides advisory opinions on legal inquiries from UN organs.
- Security Council's veto power hinders effective governance, as evidenced by specific vetoes on resolutions regarding geopolitical conflicts.
Global Divides: North vs. South
- Global South: Encompasses lower-income regions, primarily in Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania; often marginalized politically.
- Global North: Refers to developed countries in Europe and North America, characterized by wealth, technological advancement, and political stability.
- Definitions of "First World", "Second World", and "Third World" countries are evolving, with "Third World" now considered an outdated term.
Asian Regionalism
- Asia houses two-thirds of the global population and comprises one-third of the Earth's land, with growing economic performance noted in ASEAN nations.
- Emergence of cooperation rooted in respect, leading to enhanced economic integration and regionalism.
Definitions of Globalization, Regionalization, and Regionalism
- Globalization: Growth of global social relations across distances.
- Regionalization: Socio-economic integration within a specific region.
- Regionalism: Political cooperation among countries focusing on economic activities.
ASEAN Community Structure
- Made up of three pillars: Political Security Community, Economic Community, and Socio-Cultural Community, addressing diverse regional issues.
- Developed partnerships with East Asian countries (China, Japan, South Korea) through ASEAN +3.
Factors Driving Asian Integration
- Market-driven processes, establishment of formal institutions (e.g., Asian Development Bank), growth of production networks, and facilitative cooperative frameworks contribute to stronger regional ties.
ASEAN Declaration Aims
- Aims to accelerate regional economic growth, stability, collaboration, and address mutual interests to enhance overall development in ASEAN member states.
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This quiz examines the concepts and frameworks of global governance as presented by Weiss & Thakur (2014). It focuses on the norms, laws, and structures that shape transnational relations, including the roles of various organizations like the United Nations. Prepare to explore the dynamics of international cooperation and the implications of governance on global issues.
