Paper 4 – Globalisation: Theory And Application: Global Governance Theory And Power Of International Institutions (Copy)
Global Governance Theory And Power Of International Institutions (Theory + Direct Application)
Core Idea Of Global Governance
- Global governance refers to the management of global issues through international cooperation
- Power is increasingly exercised beyond nation-states through international institutions
Key Idea
- No single world government → governance occurs through networks of organisations and agreements
Role Of International Institutions
- Organisations that influence global policies and decisions
Key Idea
- They regulate and coordinate global activities
Application
- Set rules and standards for:
- Trade
- Finance
- Security
- Development
- Countries follow guidelines to participate in global system
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Political Globalisation And Governance
- Decision-making extends beyond national governments
Key Idea
- States share power with global institutions
Application
- Policies influenced by international agreements
- Governments adjust policies to align with global standards
Power Of International Institutions
- Institutions hold significant influence over countries
Key Idea
- Power is exercised through rules, conditions, and agreements
Application
- Countries must comply with:
- Trade regulations
- Financial conditions
- Non-compliance may lead to:
- Economic penalties
- Loss of support
Regulation Of Global Economy
- Institutions manage global economic system
Key Idea
- Ensure stability and coordination
Application
- Oversight of:
- Global trade
- Financial systems
- Influence national economic policies
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Global Cooperation
- Countries work together on shared issues
Key Idea
- Collective action needed for global problems
Application
- Climate change agreements
- International security efforts
- Global health initiatives
Unequal Power Relations
- Not all countries have equal influence
Key Idea
- Powerful nations dominate decision-making
Application
- Developed countries:
- Greater influence in institutions
- Developing countries:
- Limited power
- Leads to:
- Unequal outcomes
Neo-Marxist Perspective
- Global governance serves capitalist interests
Key Idea
- Institutions reinforce global inequality
Application
- Policies favour developed countries
- Conditions imposed on developing nations
- Maintains:
- Dependency
- Exploitation
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Transformationalist Perspective
- Global governance reshapes power relations
Key Idea
- Power is redistributed, not eliminated
Application
- States still important but share power
- New forms of global interaction emerge
Impact On National Sovereignty
- States lose some independence
Key Idea
- Global rules limit national decision-making
Application
- Economic policies influenced externally
- Governments constrained by global agreements
Written and Compiled By Sir Hunain Zia (AYLOTI), World Record Holder With 154 Total A Grades, 7 Distinctions and 11 World Records For Educate A Change A2 Level Sociology Full Scale Course
Overall Application To Globalisation
- Global governance explains:
- How global systems are managed
- International institutions:
- Influence policies
- Regulate global interactions
- Power is:
- Unevenly distributed
- Exercised through institutions
Evaluation Through Application (Theory-Focused)
- Explains coordination in global system
- Highlights importance of international cooperation
- However:
- Power imbalances persist
- Lack of democratic accountability
- States still retain significant control
Written and Compiled By Sir Hunain Zia (AYLOTI), World Record Holder With 154 Total A Grades, 7 Distinctions and 11 World Records For Educate A Change A2 Level Sociology Full Scale Course