IR lecture 7

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Which organization was created as a result of the Panamerican conference in 1899?

Central American Common Market (CACM, 1960)
Organization of American States (OAS, 1948) (correct)
Andean Community of Nations
Latin American Free Trade Association (LAFTA, 1961)

Which regional organization in Asia was established in 1967?

Central Treaty Organization (CENTO) (1955)
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) (1954)
Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) (2002)
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (1967) (correct)

Which European regional organization is known for its emphasis on economic cooperation?

European Union (correct)
Nordic Council
Council of Europe
Eurasian Customs Union

What is the main characteristic defining a non-governmental organization (NGO) according to the UN?

Supports aims and work of the UN (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which trade organization is excluded from being classified as an NGO according to the UN definition?

Non-profit companies (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) established in 1954?

Security alliance against communist expansion (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which regional organization was formed as a response to globalisation in the Americas?

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA, 1994) (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which Asian regional organization focuses on economic cooperation and trade liberalization?

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (1967) (A) Signup and view all the answers

'Race to the bottom' refers to problems with the sovereignty of states over their:

Taxation systems (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who controls a branch of a transnational corporation in a different country according to the concept of 'extraterritoriality'?

The country where the corporation's headquarters is located (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actors in International Relations 'transcend' national borders and influence governments?

Transnational political actors (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the density of interactions in International Relations?

It affects the influence of states and governments (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason for regional cooperation in International Relations?

Cultural preservation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typology based on for International Governmental Organizations (IGOs)?

Territorial range, catalogue of issues, competences vis-a-vis member states (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which is the oldest Customs Union in the world, according to the text?

Southern African Customs Union (SACU) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'regionalisation' refer to?

The growth of societal integration within a region and the undirected processes of social and economic interaction (C) Signup and view all the answers

'Actorhood' in International Relations refers to:

The willingness of states and governments to participate in international affairs (B) Signup and view all the answers

'Regulation' of international statutes, laws, treaties, and norms is associated with which type of organisations?

'International' non-governmental organisations (INGOs) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do 'Transnational political actors' do in International Relations?

Influence governments and transcend national borders (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which region is associated with the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS)?

Central Africa (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'internal and international meaning of regionalism' relate to in International Relations?

The territorial range and competences of regional organisations (B) Signup and view all the answers