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Focus Question: To what extent does involvement in international affairs benefit nations and states?
What are some common motives of nations and states?
Maslow's Hierarchy
Needs vs. Wants Economic Stability Peace and Security Self-Determination Humanitarianism |
When countries are unable to meet the needs of their citizens, they may classified as "failed states." But what causes a state to fail? Does the cause lie within the failed state or with the world community?
Botswana and Zimbabwe: A Tale of Two Countries - Click Here! |
How do the motives of nations and states shape their responses to the world?
Isolationism
Unilateralism Bilateralism Multilateralism Supranationalism |
Is isolationism a valid response to world issues?
Is unilateral disarmament a good idea? How are the European Union and the United Nations supranational organizations? What is an example of a bilateral agreement between the United States and Canada? Solving a Global Issues Activity |
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What are some understandings of internationalism?
The World Health Organization
Right to Play The Arctic Council Clara Hughes - Supporting Children's Right to Play |
What are some current issues that require international co-operation to resolve?
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How does internationalism benefit nations and states?
The two world wars of the 20th century did a great deal to promote internationalism. Many countries decided that the only hope of preventing another disastrous large-scale war was to join together as a world community.
Peace and Security, Economic Stability, Indigenous Self-Determination, Humanitarianism
Peace and Security, Economic Stability, Indigenous Self-Determination, Humanitarianism