Decolonization and Globalization

Flashcards covering key concepts related to decolonization, globalization, and their implications.

Decolonization

The process where imperial powers relinquish authority over colonies.

Self-determination

The principle allowing peoples to decide their own future and form states in international relations.

Monroe Doctrine

A US policy asserting European non-interference in the Western Hemisphere.

Non-Aligned Movement

A coalition of states that emerged during the Cold War advocating for neutrality between East and West.

Bretton Woods Conference

A 1944 meeting that established the IMF and World Bank to stabilize monetary systems and support development.

Neoliberalism

An economic approach promoting less state intervention, deregulation, and liberalization.

Asian Tigers

Countries like Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Singapore that prospered through export-led growth.

Sustainable Development

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

BRICS

An acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, representing major emerging economies.

Paris Agreement

A global pact aimed at limiting climate change impacts, adopted in 2015.