Global Politics Unit 1 Vocab

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Political actors

Political actors

Individuals or groups that influence or participate in political decisions and processes.

Stakeholders

Individuals or groups with an interest or influence in a specific issue or decision-making process.

State

A political entity with defined borders, a permanent population, and sovereignty over internal and external affairs.

Nation-State

A state where a single nation or ethnic group dominates, and its political boundaries match the homeland of that nation.

Government

The organization or group responsible for making and enforcing laws within a state or community.

Political Parties

Organized groups that seek to gain power within a political system, often through elections, based on shared ideologies.

Political Leaders

Individuals who hold significant authority and influence within the political system, often through elected or appointed positions.

Civil Society

The network of non-governmental organizations and institutions that express the interests and will of citizens.

Inter-Governmental Organizations (IGOs)

Organizations composed of sovereign states working together on common issues or interests.

Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

Private, non-profit organizations that operate independently from the government and work on social, political, or humanitarian issues.

Private Actor

An individual or organization, typically a business, that operates independently of government control and seeks to influence political or economic outcomes.

Social Movements

Organized efforts by groups of people to create social or political change through collective action.

Resistance Movements

Groups or movements that actively oppose an existing regime, government, or social order, often seeking to bring about significant change.

Interest Groups

Organized groups that advocate for specific policy goals or issues, seeking to influence government decisions.

Political Forums

Public or private platforms where political discussions, debates, and decision-making processes take place.

Media

Communication channels, such as newspapers, TV, and social media, that disseminate information and influence public opinion on political issues.

Realism

A theory in international relations that emphasizes the role of states as self-interested actors in a competitive, anarchic international system.

Neorealism

An updated version of realism that focuses on the structure of the international system, particularly the distribution of power, as a determinant of state behavior.

Liberalism

A theory that emphasizes the importance of institutions, cooperation, and international organizations in promoting peace and stability.

Neoliberalism

An economic and political theory advocating for free markets, deregulation, and limited government intervention in the economy.

Constructivism

A theory that argues international relations are shaped by social interactions, ideas, norms, and identities rather than material forces.

Critical Theory

A perspective that critiques existing social, political, and economic structures, seeking to uncover power dynamics and challenge inequalities.

Feminist Theory

A perspective that examines the ways in which gender affects political, social, and economic structures, often advocating for gender equality.

Marxist Theory

A theory that views political and economic relations through the lens of class struggle, emphasizing the role of capitalism in perpetuating inequality.

Postcolonial Theory

A perspective that analyzes the lasting impact of colonialism on societies and global power structures, often critiquing Western dominance in international relations.