US Foreign Policy and Non-State Actors

Flashcards covering key concepts about non-state actors and their influence on US foreign policy.

Non-state actors

Entities that influence foreign policy but are not formal governmental bodies, such as NGOs and IGOs.

IGOs

Intergovernmental organizations that support international cooperation, e.g., World Trade Organization.

NGOs

Non-governmental organizations that operate independently and can influence policy, e.g., Amnesty International.

Directly

A method by which non-state actors influence foreign policy through formal mechanisms such as policy decision-making.

Indirectly

A method by which non-state actors influence foreign policy through informal means such as lobbying and media.

Corruption

Some forms of unethical influence that non-state actors may exert on foreign policy.

Public opinion

The collective attitudes and beliefs of the public that may influence policy decisions.

Policy recommendations

Advice provided to decision-makers, often based on scientific or expert testimony.