Unit 3 Exam Study Guide Chapters 9-12 Key Terms

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Isolationism

A policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of foreign countries.

Foreign Policy

A set of strategies a government uses to guide its actions in the international arena.

Domestic Policy

Relating to matters within a country.

Self-Interest

Consideration of one's own advantage or benefit in decision-making.

Internationalism

The state or process of being international; the principle of cooperation among nations, for the promotion of their common good.

Unilateralism

The policy or practice of conducting foreign affairs by independent action, often without consulting other nations.

Bilateralism

The policy or practice of conducting foreign affairs between two nations.

Multilateralism

The policy or practice of conducting foreign affairs by cooperation among three or more nations.

Foreign Aid

Economic or military assistance given by one nation to another.

United Nations

An international organization founded in 1945 after World War II by 51 countries committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights.

Security Council

One of the principal organs of the United Nations, responsible for maintaining international peace and security.

General Assembly

The main deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the United Nations.

NATO

An organization created in 1949 by the North Atlantic Treaty for purposes of collective security.

Nationalism

Belief or support to the idea of increasing the country’s power

Supranationalism

An international agreement where nations relinquish control of some national policies.

Trickle Down Theory

Economic benefits for the wealthy trickle down to everyone else.

Sovereignty

The authority of a state to govern itself.

WTO

Stands for World Trade Organization. Deals with the rules of trade between nations.

IMF

Stands for International Monetary Fund. Working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world.

World Bank

An international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of poorer countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects.

NGO

Stands for Nongovernmental Organization. It is a non-profit, citizen-based group that functions independently of government.

WHO

Stands forWorld Health Organization. The WHO works worldwide to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable.

NAFTA

Stands for North American Free Trade Agreement. Was an agreement signed by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, creating a trilateral trade bloc in North America.

Tied Aid

Aid that is given with conditions attached.

Isolationism

A policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of foreign countries.

Foreign Policy

A set of strategies a government uses to guide its actions in the international arena. It is crucial for Canada's survival as it addresses trade, security, and international cooperation.

Domestic Policy

Relating to matters within a country.

Self-Interest

Consideration of one's own advantage or benefit in decision-making.

Internationalism

The principle of cooperation among nations for the promotion of their common good.

Difference between Internationalism and Nationalism

Internationalism is cooperation among nations, while nationalism is prioritizing and increasing a country’s own power.

Example of Isolationism

Switzerland remained neutral during both World Wars.

Supranationalism

An international agreement where nations relinquish control of some national policies. An example is the European Union.

Trickle Down Theory

Economic benefits for the wealthy trickle down to everyone else.

Unilateralism

Conducting foreign affairs by independent action, often without consulting other nations. An example is a country imposing tariffs on imports without international consensus.

Bilateralism

The policy or practice of conducting foreign affairs between two nations. An example of this is a trade agreement between Canada and the U.S..

Multilateralism

Conducting foreign affairs by cooperation among three or more nations. An example of this is the Paris Agreement on climate change.

Sovereignty

The authority of a state to govern itself.

NATO

An organization created in 1949 by the North Atlantic Treaty for purposes of collective security.

Motives of Nations

Include security, economic prosperity, and spreading ideological values.

First UN Peacekeeping

It was used in 1948 in Palestine.

Canadian Involvement in Peacekeeping

Canadians have been involved in many peacekeeping missions; their first mission was in 1956 during the Suez Crisis.

UN Security Council

One of the principal organs of the United Nations, responsible for maintaining international peace and security.

WTO

Stands for World Trade Organization. Deals with the rules of trade between nations.

IMF

Stands for International Monetary Fund. Working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world.

World Bank

An international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of poorer countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects.

Bilateralism vs. Multilateralism

A deal between only 2 countries would be bilateralism.

NGO

Stands for Nongovernmental Organization. It is a non-profit, citizen-based group that functions independently of government. Examples include Doctors Without Borders and the Red Cross.

WHO

Stands for World Health Organization. The WHO works worldwide to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable.

NAFTA

Stands for North American Free Trade Agreement. Was an agreement signed by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, creating a trilateral trade bloc in North America. It was replaced by USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement).

Focus of the UN

Maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting social progress, better living standards, and human rights.

Water as an issue for Canada

Canada faces water-related challenges such as pollution, overuse, and the impact of climate change on water resources.

Intention of Multilateralism

Promote cooperation and address common global challenges through collective action.

Tied Aid

Aid that is given with conditions attached.

Internationalism: Positive or Negative?

Generally seen as a positive force as it fosters cooperation and helps solve global issues. However, it can face challenges when national interests conflict with international cooperation. For example, agreements to reduce carbon emissions can be hard to achieve if nations prioritize economic growth.