nation states and globilization

independent or sovereign nations

that have complete control over their territory and governance, free from external interference.

state

self-governing political community whose governing institutions have the capability to make rules that are binding on the population residing within a particular territory. To achieve this, states claim to have “the monopoly of the legitimate use of physical force within a given territory”

modern states

providing law, order, and security, modern states are very involved in activities such as regulating business activity; fostering economic development; providing health, education, protecting the environment

sovereignty of states - 2 dimensions

First, states claim to be the highest authority for their population and their territory. Second, states are not subject to any external authority, but rather expect to be able to act independently in the world. As such, they are viewed as legally equal to other states regardless of differences in power.

governance

the processes and systems through which states manage their affairs, ensure order, and provide public services.

failed states

states that have governments that cannot maintain order, provide basic services, or ensure security for their population. can’t maintain governance

nation

a large group of people who share a common identity, culture, language, or history, often associated with a specific territory.

state sovereignty and non-intervention

State sovereignty implies responsibility, and the primary responsibility for the protection of its people lies with the state itself. Where a population is suffering serious harm, as a result of internal war, insurgency, repression or state failure, and the state in question is unwilling or unable to halt or avert it, the principle of non-intervention yields to the international responsibility to protect.

nation-states

also known as modern states, is sovereign states based on people living in a country who share a sense of being a member of a particular nation. However, many states are not based on a single nation

nationalism

based on the view that the nation-state is the best form of a political community, that a nation should have its own self-governing state, and that the interests, culture, and values of the nation should be promoted

-Nationalism has been one of the most influential political ideas of recent centuries and has inspired important political movements and actions

types of nationalism

ethnic nationalism - views common ancestry along with the cultural traditions and language associated with a particular ethnic group as the proper basis for a nation-state.

-can result in discrimination, harassment and oppression and sometimes war such as with south sudan

Civic Nationalism - views shared political values and political history as the basis of a nation-state. Civic nationalism tends to be more inclusive than ethnic nationalism as it treats all permanent residents of a state as equal citizens regardless of their characteristics

national self-determination

the principle that a nation has the right to determine its own political status and governance, often leading to the establishment of independent states.

official multiculturism

recognizing the cultural diversity of the country and providing encouragement and support for those of different cultures to retain and foster their cultures and traditions.

challenges with multiculturalsm

Example with canada - immigration

citizenship

a country’s permanent residents are full members of the political community with certain duties and rights. A citizen is not only subject to the laws passed by the governing institutions of that state, but also shares in the power of the sovereign state

globalization

the process by which businesses and other organizations develop international influence or operate on an international scale, leading to increased interconnectedness of economies and cultures.

benefits of economic globilization

• increase economic efficiency by increasing competition, allowing countries with lower opportunty costs to provide product the cheapest

• consumers benefits from the chepaer price and wider selection of goods

economic globalization risks

-multinational corperations can control governemnts to gain benefits often in low wage countries

-exploitation of labor and resources, leading to social and economic inequalities.

political globalization

the process by which political decisions and actions are increasingly influenced by global interactions and institutions, leading to a greater interconnectedness of political systems and governance across nations. Often done thru UN

cultural globalization

involves spreading cultural products and values around the world. Advances in communications, such as the Internet, have greatly increased the interaction of individuals, businesses, and political groups worldwide. Leading brands such as Coke, Pepsi, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, and Nike have become familiar to people around the world. Cultural globalization is often viewed as a process in which Western (and particularly American) culture is spread globally