Social 20 RI3 Study Guide Flashcards

This flashcard set covers the key vocabulary terms, organizations, and historical figures from the Social 20 RI3 study guide, focusing on internationalism, foreign policy, and global issues.

Internationalism

A key term and concept representing a motive for nations to involve themselves in global affairs.

Foreign Policy

A tool used by nation-states to promote internationalism through peace, laws, and aid.

Self-determination

A concept related to the sovereignty of a nation-state and its people's right to govern themselves.

National Interest

The goals and motives that drive a nation-state's actions and decisions in international affairs.

General Assembly

The primary deliberative body of the United Nations.

Greenhouse gas

A factor involved in global climate change discussions within internationalism.

Kyoto Accord

An international agreement aimed at addressing climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.

League of Nations

An early international organization established to maintain world peace.

Odious debt

A concept regarding debt that is incurred by a regime for purposes that do not serve the best interests of the nation.

Peacekeeping

The practice of maintaining peace in conflict regions, often facing specific operational problems.

Peacemaking

Active measures taken to achieve peace that go beyond the limitations of traditional peacekeeping.

Responsibility to protect

A specific mandate of the United Nations (UN) regarding international intervention.

Security Council

The UN body focused on maintaining international peace and security.

Sovereignty

The authority of a state to govern itself, as seen in the examples of Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh.

Supranationalism

A form of internationalism where member states cede some authority to a higher organization.

Tariff

A tax on imported goods often used as a tool in foreign policy and trade.

Multilateralism

An approach to international affairs involving several countries working together.

Isolationism

A foreign policy motive where a country chooses not to involve itself in international affairs.

UNESCO

An organization that works to protect and preserve global heritage and culture.

WTO

The World Trade Organization, which addresses global trade issues.

Arctic Council

An organization that promotes internationalism and cooperation among countries in the Arctic region.

Economic incentives

Financial motives or benefits used within foreign policy to promote peace.

Economic sanctions

Penalties or restrictions applied by one country to another as a tool of foreign policy.

World Court

The judicial body that handles international laws and agreements.

Tied aid

A type of foreign aid that is often frowned upon because it requires the recipient to spend it in a specific way.

$0.7\%$ solution

A specific proposal for foreign aid named after the percentage of GNI suggested by its creator.

Trickle down effect

An economic concept evaluated for its effectiveness in the context of internationalism.

Ho Chi Minh

A leader who attempted to persuade the United States to promote Vietnam sovereignty.

Right to Play

An organization that promotes internationalism through sports and play for children.

La Francophonie

An organization of French-speaking nations that promotes internationalism.