Social Studies 20-1 - Unit 3 (Terms)

Protectionism

Government policies that restrict international trade to help domestic industries

Microstate

A sovereign state with a small land area and/or population

Diaspora

The dispersion or spread of a people from their original homeland

Internationalism

Nation-states cooperating to promote similar interests

Liberal Internationalism

The belief that through interaction and cooperation, common goals can be achieved between nation-states

Hegemonic Internationalism

The belief that the world is interconnected based on unequal terms and the dominance of one nation

Revolutionary Internationalism

Seeking change or reform through connectivity

Self Determination

The ability of a people to choose political status and determine economic, social, and cultural development

Hegemony

Asserting dominance or control over others

Humanitarianism

Acting based on moral imperative, regardless of external opinion

Isolationism

A foreign policy in which a nation-state chooses not to become involved in the affairs of other nations

Multilateralism

Nations cooperate to pursue interests and goals beyond national borders

Unilateralism

A nation acts independently to pursue its interests

Bilateralism

Two nations cooperate to pursue each other’s interests

Supranationalism

Putting aside self-interests to work for the collective good

International Organization

Organizations that transcend international boundaries

Anti-Hegemonic Internationalism

Limiting the promotion of hegemonic internationalism through organizations, or at least striving to influence their policies