Global Inequality and International Relations Concepts

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts related to global inequality and international relations based on the provided lecture notes.

Dependency Theory

A structuralist explanation of global inequality suggesting that underdevelopment in poor countries is due to their dependence on rich nations.

Core-periphery model

Concept depicting wealth flow from developing countries (periphery) to industrialized nations (core), resulting in continued impoverishment of the periphery.

Sovereignty

The principle that a state has supreme authority over its territory, people, and domestic affairs, free from external interference.

Human security

A concept emphasizing the protection of individuals from poverty, violence, and structural inequalities rather than merely focusing on state security.

Feminist International Relations Theory

A framework analyzing global politics through gendered power structures, focusing on how masculine norms shape politics, security, and priorities.

Non-state actors

Individuals or organizations that engage in international relations without possessing sovereignty or legal authority, including NGOs, MNCs, and even terrorist groups.

Neoliberalism

An economic approach promoting free-market principles, often associated with policies emphasizing privatization, liberalization, and austerity.

International Criminal Court (ICC)

A permanent tribunal for prosecuting individuals for crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide, emphasizing accountability beyond national borders.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

A foundational international document stating basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled, promoted by the UN.

Belt and Road Initiative

China's strategic global investment program aimed at enhancing trade and infrastructure while building economic dependencies.