International Organizations and Global Governance

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary related to international organizations, global governance, and related concepts discussed in the lecture notes.

International Organizations (IOs)

Formal entities established through agreements between countries to facilitate cooperation and resolve conflicts.

United Nations (UN)

An international organization aimed at maintaining peace and security, promoting development, and protecting human rights.

World Trade Organization (WTO)

An organization that regulates international trade norms and facilitates trade negotiations and dispute resolutions.

Bretton Woods Institutions

Financial institutions established post-World War II, including the IMF and World Bank, to promote global economic stability and development.

General Purpose International Organizations

Organizations with a broad mandate addressing a variety of global issues, such as the UN.

International Economic Organizations

Organizations focusing on economic issues, including the IMF and World Bank.

International Security Organizations

Entities focused on peace and security, such as NATO, and primarily involve collective security measures.

Global Governance

The process of managing global issues through various formal and informal mechanisms, involving multiple actors.

Non-State Actors (NSAs)

Entities, such as NGOs and MNCs, that influence global governance without being a part of the formal state structure.

Civil Society

Organizations and groups outside of government that advocate for various social, political, and environmental issues.

Collective Security

A collaborative security arrangement where members agree to respond to threats or aggression against any member state.

Human Rights Council (HRC)

A UN body tasked with promoting and monitoring human rights globally through mechanisms such as the Universal Periodic Review.

International Criminal Court (ICC)

A permanent court responsible for prosecuting individuals for serious international crimes such as genocide and war crimes.

European Union (EU)

A regional organization that promotes economic integration and security among its member states in Europe.

African Union (AU)

A regional organization focusing on integration and security issues in Africa, utilizing frameworks like the African Peace and Security Architecture.

Decision-making Process in the UN

The varied processes through which the UN organs, especially the General Assembly and Security Council, make decisions, often affected by member states' dynamics.

Veto Power

The ability of permanent members of the UN Security Council to halt the adoption of a resolution, impacting collective decision making.

Power Dynamics

The influence of state power and interests in shaping the actions and effectiveness of international organizations.

Institutional Liberalism

A theory focusing on the role of international institutions in promoting cooperation and peace among states.

Neoliberalism

An approach emphasizing free-market principles and reduced government intervention in the economy, applicable to international organizations' functions.

Economic Inequality

Disparities in wealth and resources among nations that affect the inclusiveness of global economic governance.