IGOs (Intergovernmental Organizations) are institutions where multiple countries work together on shared issues
Which writer/thinker proposed the "end of history"
Boris Yeltsin
Francis Fukuyama
Hugh White
Jimmy Carter
Provide an example of an IGO dealing with international law
ICC
What is a liberal democracy
All decisions made by direct public votes
Wealthy elites making decisions through voting
Democratic elections with constitutional rights protection
Government control of economy and society for equality
How is the current global world order changing (right now)?
Shifting from US dominance to a multipolar system - increased power competition, fragmentation of international institutions, emergence of alternative blocs
Give three examples of international organizations and explain what type of global issues each addresses
e.g. FIFA - sports governance & competitions, WHO - global health challenges, World Bank - loans & finance
Provide an example of an IGO dealing with security
NATI
Do you think America will continue to be the world's super power? Why/ why not
Future will likely see a multipolar world with the US as "first among equals" rather "the superpower" - Us will adapt its approach to share leadership
If America loses its dominance in the world, who will be in charge?
No single country will likely be "in charge" - instead we'd see a multipolar world with several major powers (China, India, EU, Russia, Indonesia)
How effectively international organizations can respond to global crises. What factors determine their success or failure?
Depends on member state cooperation, resources available, and clear mandates. Success requires consensus among major powers & willingness to implement difficult
Provide an example of an IGO dealing with health
WHO
When did the Berlin Wall fall, and what did this mean for the global world order?
1989 - ymbolic end of the Cold War. This led to the collapse of the Soviet Union and established the United States as the dominant global superpower
What IGO just called Trump "Daddy"? (overnight...!)
NATO
Which of the following are major categories of IGOs