International and Supranational Organizations
William Gray
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Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers international and supranational organizations and their impact on national sovereignty. Key topics include: differences between these organization types, the roles of the UN, World Bank, and IMF, conditionalities and economic liberalization, Import Substitution Industrialization (ISI), the WTO and EU as examples, and the tension between nationalistic views and international cooperation. Practice questions and exam tips are also provided.
#AP Comparative Government: International & Supranational Organizations - The Night Before 🚀
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#International vs. Supranational Organizations: Key Differences
Understanding the difference between international and supranational organizations is crucial. They both operate across borders but have different structures and impacts on national sovereignty.
#International Organizations 🌎
- Definition: Organizations with multiple countries participating, aiming for diplomacy and coordination. Think of them as forums for countries to work together.
- Key Role: Promote cooperation, but can also push agendas that affect member nations, especially developing ones. It's a balancing act of collaboration and influence.
- Examples:
- United Nations (UN): Promotes international security, human rights, and development. It's like the world's town hall. 🏛️
- World Bank: Provides loans to developing countries for growth. Think of it as a global bank for development projects. 🏦
- International Monetary Fund (IMF): Works to stabilize finances and promote economic growth. It's like a financial doctor for countries. ⚕️
UN-WB-IMF: Think of the United Nations as the global peacekeeper, the World Bank as the global lender, and the IMF as the global financial stabilizer. They all start with a different letter, making it easy to remember their roles.
Remember that these organizations often have conditionalities attached to their assistance. This means countries have to meet certain requirements (often economic reforms) to receive aid. This can lead to debates about national sovereignty.
#Conditionalities and Economic Policies
- Conditionalities: Rules that countries must follow to benefit from international organizations. These often involve economic liberalization policies.
- Economic Liberalization: Policies like...
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