Year 12 Global Politics 2024

Key Global Terms

Definitions

1. Nation

   • A collective of people sharing cultural characteristics (e.g., religion, language).

2. State

   • A legal entity defined with a territory, population, and recognized government.

3. Sovereignty

   • The recognized ability to exercise control over a territory and represent it internationally.

4. Power

   • The influence one actor has over another's actions.

5. Global Governance

   • Frameworks governing relationships between global actors.

6. Multilateralism

   • Coordination among multiple global actors for specific objectives.

7. Globalisation

   • Acceleration of exchanges among countries enhancing interdependence.

Example Global Actors

Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs)

• UN (United Nations)

  • Aims: Promote peace, human rights, and international cooperation.

  • Roles: Serves as a platform for negotiation and legislation.

Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

• Human Rights Watch

  • Aims: Protect human rights globally.

  • Roles: Research and report abuses, advocate for policy changes.

Transnational Corporations (TNCs)

• Apple Inc.

  • Aims: Maximize profit and market reach.

  • Roles: Produce and sell technology products internationally.