4.8-4.9 Notes

Question 1

List the factors that can lead to the devolution of states.

Answer 1

1. Physical geography
2. Ethnic separatism
3. Ethnic cleansing
4. Terrorism
5. Economic/Social issues
6. Irredentism

Question 2

List the challenges to state sovereignty.

Answer 2

1. Devolution
2. Advancements in communication technology (time-space compression)
3. Supranational organizations

Question 3

What are some examples of supranational organizations?

Answer 3

1. NATO
2. EU
3. UN
4. The Arctic Council
5. The African Union
6. ASEAN
7. OPEC

Question 4

What are the POSITIVES of supranational organizations?

Answer 4

1. Decreased conflict and increased cooperation among member states
2. Environmental sustainability
3. Economies of scale
4. Collective defense

Question 5

What are the NEGATIVES of supranational organizations?

Answer 5

1. Can challenge state sovereignty via limiting economic and political activities