Supranationalism and Devolution Reading

Borderland

An area where countries meet, characterized by the blending of different national laws, peoples, and goods around territorial borders.

Supranationalism

The collaboration among countries in political, economic, cultural, and military aspects, transcending national borders.

League of Nations

An international organization established to prevent aggression, serving as a predecessor to the UN, but ultimately failed due to the absence of major powers like the USA and Soviet Union.

International Court of Justice

A legal body created to handle international disputes and promote law, including matters related to the law of the sea. (UN vers)

Dayton Accords

A diplomatic agreement facilitated by the US in 1995 aimed at establishing peace and a revised map for Bosnia following the Yugoslav Wars.

UNPO

The Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization, which represents the interests and voices of oppressed groups globally.

Frontier

An area where borders are fluid, often involving diverse cultures or nationalities and influenced by natural features like mountains and oceans.

Truman Proclamation

A statement reaffirming that high seas above the continental shelf remain open to all, relating to the Law of the Sea.

Multinational Unions

International cooperative alliances formed to enhance political, economic, military, cultural, and strategic goals among member states.

EU and Benelux

The European Union, which evolved from the Benelux trade union, regulates economic and political activities within Europe.

OPEC

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, which coordinates oil production and exports among member nations.

African Union

A cultural alliance encompassing African nations and the Arab League, promoting cooperation among different ethnic and cultural groups.

Ethnonationalism

A form of nationalism based on ethnicity - Quebec's French-speaking community challenging Canadian unity and the Basque and Catalonia regions in Spain.

Gateway states

Border regions that facilitate the exchange of cultures and traditions, exemplified by cities like St. Louis and New York.

CIS/Near Abroad

The Commonwealth of Independent States, established to replace the Soviet Union's framework with a newly democratic Russia.

Globalization

The worldwide expansion of economic, political, and cultural activities, linking states and societies across the globe.