AP human geo 4.9

A set of flashcards summarizing key vocabulary related to challenges to state sovereignty, including terms associated with supranationalism and international cooperation.

Supranationalism

Independent sovereign states relinquish some of their power in order to participate in a larger political body made up of three or more other states.

Autonomous region

A region that has a degree of self-government and operates independently within a larger political entity.

Complete Disintegration of States

The total breakdown or fragmentation of a state's political structure.

Transnational problems

Issues that cross national borders, requiring collective global action, such as climate change.

Global economies of scale

The cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, with the cost per unit of output generally decreasing with increasing scale as fixed costs are spread out over more goods.

NATO

North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance of countries from North America and Europe.

Paris Agreement

An international treaty on climate change adopted in 2015 to limit global warming.

European Union (EU)

A political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe.

African Union

A continental union consisting of 55 African states, aimed at promoting unity and cooperation.

ASEAN

Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a regional organization aimed at promoting economic growth and cultural exchange among Southeast Asian countries.