politics 3.1

Globalisation

The acceleration and
intensification of exchanges of goods,
services, labour and capital, which
promote global interdependence, facilitated by rapid
changes in communication and
technology.

Multilateralism

Refers to a system of coordinating relations
between three or more global actors, usually in
pursuit of specific objectives.

Power

Refers to the ability of one global
actor to influence the actions of
another global actor. Power can be
exercised in a range of types.

Sovereignty

Legitimate or widely recognised ability to exercise effective control of a territory within recognised borders.

This is the primary organising principle of global politics, providing states with the authority to represent their territorial entity within the international community.

State sovereignty can be challenged
internally (for example, secessionist
groups) or externally (for example,
one state invades another).

States

The central actor in global politics.

States possess:
permanent population
defined territory
recognised sovereignty.

States are not necessarily culturally homogenous, for
example Australia.

Nation

Refers to groups of people claiming
common bonds based on culture,
language and history. Some nations
have their own state,