Global Politics Unit 1 Vocab

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Political actors

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

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Stakeholders

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

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State

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

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Nation-State

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

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Government

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

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Political Parties

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

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Political Leaders

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

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Civil Society

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

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Inter-Governmental Organizations (IGOs)

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

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Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

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

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Private Actor

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

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Social Movements

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

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Resistance Movements

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

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Interest Groups

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

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Political Forums

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

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Media

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

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Realism

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

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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.

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Liberalism

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

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Neoliberalism

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

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Constructivism

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

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Critical Theory

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

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Feminist Theory

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

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Marxist Theory

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

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Postcolonial Theory

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

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