Global Politics Case studies

Power

The ability to influence or control the behavior of people, organizations, or states.

Sovereignty

The authority of a state to govern itself or another state.

Human Rights

The basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death.

Interdependence

The mutual reliance between two or more groups, especially in economic terms.

Legitimacy

A principle whereby a regime is considered right and proper, granting it the authority to govern.

Soft Power

The ability to attract and co-opt rather than coerce, using cultural or ideological means.

Hard Power

The use of military and economic means to influence the behavior or interests of other political bodies.

Conflict Resolution

Methods and processes involved in facilitating the peaceful ending of conflict.

Economic Sanctions

Domestic penalties applied by one country (or group of countries) on another country.

Geopolitical Strategy

A strategy driven by the geographical position of states and their global impact on political power.

Migration Flows

Movements of people between regions or countries, often driven by economic opportunities or conflicts.

Refugee Crisis

A situation in which large numbers of people flee their home countries due to conflict, persecution, or disaster.

Humanitarian Intervention

Actions taken by actors in the international community to intervene in situations of humanitarian need.

Economic Development

The process by which a nation improves the economic, political, and social well-being of its citizens.

Social Equity

Fair and just access to resources and opportunities for all members of society.

Theories of International Relations

Conceptual frameworks for analyzing interactions between countries, including realism and liberalism.

Trade Barriers

Government-imposed restrictions on international trade, often designed to protect domestic industries.

Terrorism

The unlawful use of violence, especially against civilians, to achieve political aims.

Democratic Norms

Standards and practices that support democracy, including rule of law, separation of powers, and civil rights.

Foreign Policy

A government's strategy in dealing with other nations.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

A collection of 17 global goals set by the United Nations to address challenges such as poverty and inequality.

Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)

A global development strategy adopted by China involving infrastructure development and investment in countries across Asia and beyond.

Microfinance

Financial services provided to low-income individuals or groups who are typically excluded from traditional financial systems.