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What is the effect of foreign intervention on a state's sovereignty?
It weakens the state's ability to govern itself and make independent decisions.
What is the effect of internal conflict on a state's sovereignty?
It undermines the state's authority and control, potentially leading to state failure.
What is the effect of regional integration on state sovereignty?
States cede some decision-making power, potentially limiting their autonomy.
What is the effect of globalization on state sovereignty?
Increased interdependence and global governance can limit a state's control over its economy and policies.
What is the effect of cyber threats on state sovereignty?
Compromised infrastructure and security can weaken a state's ability to protect its citizens and maintain order.
What causes time-space compression?
Advances in transportation and communication technologies.
What are the effects of time-space compression?
Increased mobility, spread of ideas, new opportunities, and erosion of local cultures.
What is the cause of supranationalism?
States giving some power to a higher body for shared goals.
What is the effect of devolution on state sovereignty?
Devolution can weaken central authority by transferring power to regional entities.
What is the cause of self-determination?
People's right to choose their political status.
What is Sovereignty?
A state's power to rule itself without outside interference.
Define Supranationalism.
States giving some power to a higher body for shared goals.
What is Devolution?
Power transfer from central to local governments.
Define Micro-States.
Small, independent states with tiny populations.
What is Self-Determination?
People's right to choose their political status.
Define Functional Region.
A region defined by connections, not just boundaries.
What is the United Nations?
An international organization for cooperation and conflict resolution.
What is Time-Space Compression?
The idea that the world feels smaller because travel and communication are faster.
Define Foreign Intervention.
When another country steps in (military, economic, or diplomatic pressure).
What is Internal Conflict?
Civil wars, revolutions, etc., weaken a government's control.
Explain the concept of state sovereignty.
A state's power to govern itself without external interference; the cornerstone of the modern state system.
What are the challenges to state sovereignty?
Foreign intervention, internal conflict, regional integration, globalization, and cyber threats.
Explain Time-Space Compression.
The perception of reduced distance and time due to advances in transportation and communication technologies.
How does globalization challenge state sovereignty?
Global trade and organizations can limit a state's control over its economy and policies.
How does regional integration challenge state sovereignty?
Joining supranational groups means giving up some control to the larger entity.
Explain the impact of cyber threats on state sovereignty.
Cyber attacks can compromise a state's infrastructure, security, and ability to govern effectively.
How does increased mobility impact state sovereignty?
Increased mobility can lead to the spread of ideas and challenge traditional values and norms.
How does the spread of ideas impact state sovereignty?
The spread of ideas can challenge traditional values and norms, leading to internal conflict and instability.
How do new opportunities impact state sovereignty?
More trade and investment can lead to economic interdependence, limiting a state's control over its economy.
How do challenges impact state sovereignty?
Erosion of local cultures and power concentration can lead to internal conflict and instability.