2 actors-focus-2012
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A brief review…Traditional actors:
StatesNationsNation-States
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Non-traditional actors:Intergovernmental organizations
Multinational Corporations
Nongovernmental organizations
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Intergovernmental Intergovernmental organizations (IGO’s)organizations (IGO’s)Members= StatesSettle international disputesHelp solve problemsMaintain order and rulesCreate rules and regulations
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Remember, we are talking about INTERNATIONAL ACTORS!!
We are studying the international scenario, NOT the national institutions.
So all the actors, have to be international actors.
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Multinational Multinational Corporations (MNC)Corporations (MNC)Business gone globalHow can they affect countries?
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Non governmental Non governmental organizations (NGO´s)organizations (NGO´s)
CiviliansVolunteersFormal org.Private fundingDemocratic processPublish their resultsLong-term collective actionNon-profit
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Non governmental Non governmental organizations (NGO´s)organizations (NGO´s)
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Other International Actors
Mass media communication (MMC)
World leadersRefugeesIllegal groups
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Mass Media Mass Media Communication (MMC)Communication (MMC)
THEY ARE:•Information mechanisms•Large audiences
THEY INCLUDE:a)Printed pressb)Electronic means
i. Traditional (TV, radio)ii.Last generation (blogs, online news)
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MMC as International actorsMMC as International actors
Their influence can come fromScopePrestigeOfficial voice
They decide what, when, how much we see of an event.
CNN effect
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World leadersWorld leadersNot necessarily part or the
governementCharismatic leadersWork for a causeMedia stars
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RefugeesRefugeesPeople displaced from their home by
a conflict or catastrophe with no possibility of return
Can be internal or externalThey’re actors because:
Can call attention on a subjectAre in a way PropagandaAlter the balance in a region
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Ilegal groupsIlegal groupsOrganized
crimeTerrorismGuerrilla
Small groupsKnowledgeElement of surpriseCivilian supportLight weaponsWear out the opponent
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Analyzing International Politics
IdealismRealism
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IdealismPositive take on politicsCooperation between countries is
keySovereignty is the cause of war We should change to a more
global way of doing things
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Realism
Cooperation is not possibleHuman are not inclined to
cooperateCountries have their own agenda
(that guides their actions)
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Realism….. Search for power motivates States
behaviour States search power= problems are
easy to happenCompetition and conflict are the
characteristics of International Relations
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Class workIdentifying international actors
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HOMEWORKMake a collage where you include key words, images
and examples that show your understanding of the following concepts:
Traditional actors:States
Other International actors:Mass media
communication (MMC)
Refugees Illegal groupsWorld leaders
Non-traditional actors: Intergovernmenta
l organizations Multinational
Corporations Nongovernmental
organizations
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Next classRead the document given by your teacher:“Historical Background”Bring the article next class. We will have an activity
with it.