International Organizations and Political Movements

Flashcards covering key concepts and terms related to international organizations and political movements discussed in the lecture.

IMF (International Monetary Fund

works to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity for 190 member countries, providing financial assistance and advice to countries in economic distress.

GATT(General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade)

purposed to promote international trade by reducing barriers and tariffs, encouraging countries to negotiate trade agreements and resolve disputes.

WTO(World Trade Organization)

the only international organization dealing with global trade rules, ensuring that trade flows as smoothly, predictably, and freely as possible.

Hungarian revolt

A countrywide coalition against the government of the Hungarian People's Republic and its policies, notably in 1956, demanding political reform and independence from Soviet influence.

Chechnya revolt

a conflict involving attempts for independence from Russia, marked by two wars in the 1990s and early 2000s, leading to widespread destruction and human rights violations.

Basque separatist movement

ETA; launched an anti-Spanish campaign for Basque independence, using violence and terrorism from the 1960s until declaring a permanent ceasefire in 2011.

ethnic cleansing

A policy of driving an ethnic group from their homes or territory, particularly during the Balkan wars in the 1990s, resulting in forced displacement and mass atrocities.

FLN (Algerian National Liberation Front)

a political party responsible for massacring thousands of harkis—Algerians who supported the French colonial forces—during the Algerian War of Independence.

Brexit

The withdrawal of the UK from the EU in 2016, closing borders and impacting negotiating power, leading to significant economic and political changes.

Anti-immigration debate

A significant social issue during the 1970s-80s in Western politics, influenced by politicians like Thatcher and Reagan, reflecting societal concerns about economic competition and cultural integration.

Bauhaus movement

Clear, functional lines in architecture and design, prioritizing simplicity and the unity of art, craft, and technology, originating in early 20th century Germany.