This is the supreme authority that is unquestionable, reflected in national states.
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Nation State
This is a political community bound together by the overlapping bonds of citizensgip and nationality.
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Transnational corporation
TNCs are companies that control the economies of 2 of more countries, meaning they may be more powerful and influential than states.
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Non-governmental organisations
NGOs are organisations who seek to achieve ends through non-violent means. Such as Greenpeace or Amnesty International.
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Realism
Realism is a theory that has arose since the 1970s, which gives an account of world affairs that is 'realistic', such as the belief that war is inevitable. (Hobbes).
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Liberalism
This is the dominant ideological force that has shaped western political thought, whih has made impact since WW1. It believes in harmony or balance between competing states,
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Diplomacy
This is a process where states neogiate and commuicate to resolve conflict (to prevent war).
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Hegemon
This is a leading power on the global stage, as it is powerful economically, politically and ideoligically and military (more influential than a superpower). E,g, USA.
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Superpower
William Fox first used the term superpower as a power greater than a traditional 'great power.' They have great power alongside mobility. E,g, The Cold War saw rivalry between two rising great powers, wanting to become superpowers.
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Great Power
This is a state that is ranked amongst the most powerful in a hierarchical state system. They are deemed first on the military rank, economically powerful, global interest and has a 'forward' foreign policy.
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State-centric
This is a political approach that takes the state to be the key actor in the domestic realm and on the world stage.
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Collective dilemmas
These are issues that can only be resolved through international cooperation, rather than one nation state taking them on alone. E.g. Terrorism, global warming etc.
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Hyperglobalists
This is the view that new, globalised economic and cultural patterns became inevitable, once technology became widely available. E,g, allows for the spread of democracy through the spread of media.
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Permeable Borders
Permeable boders are borders that have become outdated, due to the rise of globalisation.
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Bipolarity
This is where there is balance of power between two competting states, which are rougly equal in terms of their power and influence. Mostly seen in the COld WAR between USSR and USA. Neorealists say this brings stability.
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Unipolarity
This is hwhere there is one dominant pole in the international system. There is a single great power and there is an absence of potential rivals (World govt). Guarantees economic and financial stability.
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Liberal institutionalism
These are formal and informal institutions who hold liberal principles and goals. E,g, WTO/IMF/WB
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Autarky
This is where a state is self sufficient economically. Often involving expansionism, which ensures control of economic resources and reduces economic dependency.
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Supranationalism
This is an authority that is higher than that of a nation state. This is where pooled sovereignty comes into place. E.g. EU
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Marxism
This is the theory that opposes and exposes capitalism, as a system of classs oppresson.
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Globalisation
This is the emergence of a complex web of interconnectedness, which shapes events, meaning territorial borders become less significant
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Neoliberalism
This is the updated version of liberalism, which believes that the economy works best when left alone by the govt. Supports the free market and an unregulated one. (IMF adopt these policies).
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State transformation
This accepts changes in the patterns and processes of world politics. It is the most widely accepted view of globalisation.
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Globalisation sceptics
These have seen globalisation as a fantasy and dismiss the idea of integrated global economy. Overwhelming bulk of economic activity takes place within national boundaires, and there is nothing new about international trade.
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Democratic Peace Thesis
This is the natural link between peace and democracy, where nation states do not go to war naturally (due to democracy).
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Intergovernmentalism
This is where politics is based on cooperation netween states and nations.
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Nation State
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This is a political community bound together by the overlapping bonds of citizensgip and nationality.
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