ch5 Key Concepts

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on global politics, focusing on organizations, legal principles, and the roles of various actors in international relations.

United Nations (UN)

An international organization founded in 1945 with 193 member states, aimed at promoting peace, security, and cooperation among countries.

Peacekeeping Operations

UN missions designed to help manage and resolve conflicts, requiring consent from involved parties, often established by the Security Council.

Veto Power

The ability of any of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council (P-5) to prevent the adoption of any substantive resolution.

International Criminal Court (ICC)

A permanent tribunal established in 2002 to prosecute individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.

General Assembly

A principal organ of the UN where all member states are represented, providing a forum for discussion and making recommendations through nonbinding resolutions.

Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

A UN body responsible for coordinating the economic, social, and related work of 15 UN specialized agencies, their functional commissions, and five regional commissions.

Supranational Law

A type of international law that overrides national laws and is designed to govern the relationships between states and other actors.

Regional Organizations

Entities formed by countries in a specific region to promote cooperation and address common issues; examples include the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU).

NGOs (Nongovernmental Organizations)

Non-profit organizations that operate independently of government and engage in various social, political, and environmental issues.

Global Governance

The management of global affairs through international cooperation and coordination among states and nonstate actors.