The World of REGIO ADIA Group 7

Vocabulary flashcards related to the topics of political science, regional organizations, and globalization based on lecture notes.

Globalization

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

Regionalization

Refers to the economic integration or concentration of economic flows among neighboring countries.

Regionalism

A political process where countries cooperate on policies, often for shared economic or security interests.

ASEAN

Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a regional organization formed to promote economic cooperation and stability.

NATO

North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance formed to protect Western Europe from the Soviet Union.

Non-Aligned Movement

A group of states that are not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc.

OPEC

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, created to regulate oil production and prices.

Non-State Regionalism

A form of regionalism that involves individuals and non-governmental organizations working together for common goals.

Migration Forum Asia

An organization lobbying for the rights of migrant laborers in ASEAN member countries.

Brexit

The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

Nationalism

A political ideology focused on promoting the interests and culture of a particular nation.

Populism

A political approach that strives to represent the interests of ordinary people, often against a perceived elite.

Democracy and Non-Interference

The principle of respecting national sovereignty while promoting democratic values and human rights.

Myanmar Coup (2021)

A military takeover in Myanmar that resulted in global protests and a continuation of ASEAN's non-interference policy.