Which writer/thinker proposed the "end of history"
Jimmy Carter
Hugh White
Francis Fukuyama
Boris Yeltsin
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
Explain why countries might choose to join international organizations (despite potentially limiting their sovereignty)
To access collective benefits like security, trade opportunities, and shared resources that they couldn't achieve alone.
What did the writer Francis Fukuyama mean when he wrote "The End of History"
That liberal democracy was the pinnacle of governance, and that more and more countries would become liberal democracies
Is the current world unipolar, multipolar or bipolar?
Unipolar - US as the superpower
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)
What is a liberal democracy
Democratic elections with constitutional rights protection
All decisions made by direct public votes
Government control of economy and society for equality
Wealthy elites making decisions through voting
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
What are IGOs
IGOs (Intergovernmental Organizations) are institutions where multiple countries work together on shared issues
Provide an example of an IGO dealing with sport
IOC
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 international law
ICC
What IGO just called Trump "Daddy"? (overnight...!)
NATO
Which of the following are major categories of IGOs