Global Governance and the Role of the United Nations

Global Governance

System of democratic control over local economies.

Neo-liberal Paradigm

Shift influencing international political and economic relations.

International Organizations (IOs)

Entities facilitating cooperation among states globally.

Universal Membership IOs

Organizations with global participation, e.g., UN.

Limited Membership IOs

Organizations with restricted participation, e.g., EU.

United Nations (UN)

Intergovernmental organization promoting international cooperation.

General Assembly

UN organ for deliberation and policy-making.

Security Council

UN organ responsible for maintaining peace.

Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

UN organ coordinating economic and social issues.

International Court of Justice

UN organ adjudicating legal disputes between states.

Secretariat

UN organ managing day-to-day operations.

UN Purposes

Goals include peace, cooperation, and international relations.

Global Governance Challenges

Issues transcending national borders requiring global solutions.

Nation-State Elements

Includes territory, people, and sovereign power.

Globalization Factors

Lifting trade barriers and technological advancements.

Transnational Problems

Issues like poverty and pollution needing global action.

Decision-Making Complexity

Governance occurs at sub-national, national, and global levels.

Human Rights Respect

Guaranteed by states through independent judicial systems.

National Welfare Promotion

State responsibility to enhance citizens' well-being.

Multi-layered Governance

Governance involving various levels of decision-making.

Capacity Inadequacy

States struggle with resources for global integration.

Forum for Cooperation

UN provides platform for international dialogue.

Compliance Enforcement

Limited power of institutions to ensure adherence.