Global Studies Lecture Notes

A comprehensive set of flashcards covering key concepts in Global Studies for review and study.

International Studies is the study of __, comparisons, and commonalities involving two or more states.

interactions

International Relations focuses on __ interactions between or among states.

political

The process by which the political, economic, social, and cultural links among people, institutions, states, and governments become integrated at a global level is called __.

Globalization

__ is a physiology, ideology, or policy based on taking a global view of politics, economics, society, culture, security, and the environment.

Globalism

Global Studies is the systematic study of the global system and its related features, qualities, trends, institutions, processes, and __.

problems

The collected elements and components of the __ include people, institutions, principles, procedures, norms, and habits.

Global System

One quality of Global Studies is __, which is concerned with events and phenomena unlimited by state boundaries.

Transnational

An integral quality of Global Studies concerns what unites us more than what __ us.

divides

Global Studies takes an __ approach, engaging multiple perspectives from various disciplines.

interdisciplinary

Sustainable development aims to meet short-term needs without compromising __ needs.

future

In the pre-modern stage of the global system, there was a __ sense of a global system.

few connections and no

__ refers to the rise of Europe as a global actor through exploration, colonialism, industrialization, and imperialism.

Emergence

The Cold War was characterized by ideological conflict between superpowers and has been described as a __ system.

Bipolarity

Since 1990, the world has experienced __, characterized by strengthening global connections and the rise of Asia.

Globalization

The Peace of Westphalia established the principle of __ as the cornerstone of the modern state system.

state sovereignty

__ is defined as efforts by one region's government to occupy and control foreign territories with a view to settlement or economic exploitation.

Colonialism

The collapse of the Soviet Union led to the emergence of __ states, creating 15 successor states, including Russia and Ukraine.

new

World War I is characterized as a global conflict centered on __.

Europe

The term __ refers to the principle that states are free from higher political or legal authority.

sovereignty

The __ of Nations was created after World War I to promote peace and cooperation among countries.

League

The Atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki signified the start of the __ age.

nuclear

The Cold War was marked by a system of __ destruction (MAD).

Mutually assured

The growth of the global system after World War II was significantly influenced by the __ System established at Bretton Woods.

Bretton Woods

The rise of __ _____ marked the transition into unipolarity after the Cold War.

US dominance

Countries are categorized as __ based on their level of development and socio-economic status.

Global North and Global South

The emergence of __ indicates a potential tectonic power shift in the global landscape.

multipolarity

The __ Theory suggests that the most dangerous global situation arises when the power of a declining dominant state meets that of an increasing rival.

Power Transition

__ represents the integration of politics, economics, society, and culture across borders.

Globalization

The __ of trade promotes economic growth but should only increase a nation's power with other countries.

Mercantilism

The digital revolution has led to rapid advancements affecting society, business, and __.

communication

Factors driving world population growth include medical, scientific, and __ advancements.

economic

The __ Transition Theory identifies four different stages of population growth.

Demographic

A significant decline in population is seen in states like __ and California, mainly due to net out-migration.

New York

Carrying capacity varies and is influenced by factors such as climate change and changes in __.

habits

The __ of the commons describes the situation where people use common resources for their own benefit without regard to others.

Tragedy

Obesity is a major issue for developed countries, while __ is a concern for developing countries.

Lack of food

The __ of Technology refers to the practical application of knowledge to solve problems and improve quality of life.

definition

Digital citizenship emphasizes engaging with politics and community through __ technology.

information

The __ revolution has changed how information is generated, stored, and processed.

Digital

A __ is a group of people who identify with one another based on shared history, culture, and language.

Nation

__ states consist of multiple national groups under a single government.

Multinational

A __ system allows citizens to vote and participate in governance, contrasting with authoritarian regimes.

Democracy

__ governments often suppress political opposition and manipulate society to maintain power.

Authoritarian

Features of democratic systems include regular elections that are __ and competitive.

fair, secret

Political participation in authoritarian systems is often __ and limited.

constricted

A fragile state typically experiences internal divisions and weak governing __.

institutions

The __ Index measures corruption perceptions in various nations.

Corruption Perception

The __ of the state refers to managed security against external threats.

National security

Welfare in a state may include public health care, educational subsidies, and unemployment __.

benefits

The principle that citizens have rights to live and participate in their home state is __.

Citizenship

The rise of international tourism has created demand for local cultures and __, while also posing challenges.

environments

__ refers to the belief that nations should determine their own destiny and govern themselves free from external control.

Nationalism

The concept of __ encompasses all individuals living within a state's territory regardless of citizenship status.

Population

A __ is often marked by a lack of crucial infrastructure and public services, impacting quality of life.

failing state

The __ divide highlights disparities in access to digital technology across different regions and communities.

Digital

Globalization creates the risk of cultural __ as different societies become interconnected and influence each other.

homogenization

__ is the disparity in resources that leads to inequalities in opportunities, affecting global development.

Global Economic Inequality

Technology has revolutionized industries such as __, office work, and education, especially during the pandemic.

health care

The principle of __ governs the relationships between states, emphasizing mutual respect and recognition.

sovereignty

The __ of a population can lead to increased demand for essential resources like food and water.

growth

Social media is a major player in the __ world, allowing for rapid information sharing and news dissemination.

Post-Truth

Public goods are resources accessible to everyone, while __ goods are limited and require management.

Common

The emergence of __ has facilitated global cooperation in addressing issues such as climate change.

international organizations

In democracies, political participation is generally characterized as __ and diverse.

active

The instability of a is often linked to vulnerabilities in governance, which can lead to civil unrest.

failing state

The term __ defines the practical implementation of scientific knowledge for social improvement.

Technology

Political opposition in democratic systems is typically __ and encouraged.

active

In a ____ , power is concentrated in a small group, limiting public participation in governance.

dictatorship

The __ refers to how states manage their financial systems and economic stability.

money supply

Technological advancement tends to __ economic disparities, impacting global wealth distribution.

exacerbate

Cultural __ turns societies into melting pots of various ideas and practices, sometimes causing tension.

hybridization

The evolution of a state's identity often hinges on the shared __, culture, and historical narrative.

history

state

A territory with a population and a government whose existence and independence are recognised under intentional law

What are the core attributes/ characteristics of the discipline of global studies?

Which one of these is not a core attributes/ characteristics of the discipline of global studies?