What is international cooperation?
Actors work together for a common purpose.
Only states participate in the process.
What is international cooperation?
Actors work together for a common purpose.
Only states participate in the process.
What does unilateralism mean?
Acting by oneself.
Many acting together.
Define intergovernmental organizations (IGOs).
Sovereign states join voluntarily.
Non-profit civil society organizations.
What are multinational corporations (MNCs)?
For-profit firms in multiple countries.
Non-profit civil society groups.
What led to the need for cooperation?
Industrial expansion and world crises.
Decrease in international trade.
What was the League of Nations?
An organization for economic cooperation.
First proper security IGO.
What is bilateralism?
Many acting together.
Two acting together.
What is the role of IOs?
Govern international behavior with rules.
Only facilitate trade agreements.
What was the Concert of Europe?
An early attempt at cooperation.
A trade organization for Europe.
What is the updated definition of IOs?
Include more than just sovereign states.
Only involve military alliances.
What is the significance of the Rhine River Commission?
First IGO for health regulation.
Oldest IGO for navigation.
What did the League of Nations aim to do?
Promote economic development.
Strengthen international security.
What is multilateralism?
Many acting together.
Two acting together.
What does cooperation achieve?
Lower costs for all parties.
Greater outcomes than individual efforts.
What is the International Telecommunications Union?
Formerly known as International Telegraph Union.
An organization for environmental protection.