Supranationalism and Devolution Flashcards

Study Notes

Supranationalism

An alliance of three or more countries formed for mutual benefits such as economic, cultural, or political/military cooperation.

Types of Supranationalism

Economic Supranationalism: Involves economic collaborations among countries.
- Examples include OPEC, NAFTA, and the EU.

OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries)

Member countries include Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, and Kuwait.
Main purpose is to control oil prices and supplies among its members.

EU (European Union)

Key member countries are France, Germany, and Italy, with Germany being the wealthiest and most populated.
Aim is to create a single currency, the euro, to facilitate efficient trade.

NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)

Consists of Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.
Designed to eliminate most tariffs and trade barriers on products and services among its member countries.

Cultural Supranationalism

Example includes the ICO (Islamic Cooperation Organization).
Member countries include Nigeria, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, and Somalia.
Aims to protect the Islamic faith.

Devolution

Refers to the breakup of a country into smaller nations due to internal conflicts.
Example: the division of Ireland from Great Britain.

Devolution in Ireland and Great Britain

Characterized as cultural devolution.
Resulted from religious differences; primarily Ireland's Catholic population seeking independence from Protestant rule.

Description

This set of flashcards covers key concepts related to supranationalism and devolution. Definitions, examples, and the implications of alliances involving multiple countries are explored. Ideal for students studying political science and international relations.