2 actors-focus-2012
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A brief review…Traditional actors:
StatesNationsNation-States
Non-traditional actors:Intergovernmental organizations
Multinational Corporations
Nongovernmental organizations
Intergovernmental Intergovernmental organizations (IGO’s)organizations (IGO’s)Members= StatesSettle international disputesHelp solve problemsMaintain order and rulesCreate rules and regulations
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.
Multinational Multinational Corporations (MNC)Corporations (MNC)Business gone globalHow can they affect countries?
Non governmental Non governmental organizations (NGO´s)organizations (NGO´s)
CiviliansVolunteersFormal org.Private fundingDemocratic processPublish their resultsLong-term collective actionNon-profit
Non governmental Non governmental organizations (NGO´s)organizations (NGO´s)
Other International Actors
Mass media communication (MMC)
World leadersRefugeesIllegal groups
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)
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
World leadersWorld leadersNot necessarily part or the
governementCharismatic leadersWork for a causeMedia stars
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
Ilegal groupsIlegal groupsOrganized
crimeTerrorismGuerrilla
Small groupsKnowledgeElement of surpriseCivilian supportLight weaponsWear out the opponent
Analyzing International Politics
IdealismRealism
IdealismPositive take on politicsCooperation between countries is
keySovereignty is the cause of war We should change to a more
global way of doing things
Realism
Cooperation is not possibleHuman are not inclined to
cooperateCountries have their own agenda
(that guides their actions)
Realism….. Search for power motivates States
behaviour States search power= problems are
easy to happenCompetition and conflict are the
characteristics of International Relations
Class workIdentifying international actors
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
Next classRead the document given by your teacher:“Historical Background”Bring the article next class. We will have an activity
with it.