U3 Aos1 Global Actors Definitions

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Nation

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A group of people claiming common bonds based on language, culture and history. They do not necessarily have recognised sovereignty. (E.g. tibetans and Kurds)

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State

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An area of land with defined borders which possesses a permanent population and recognised sovereignty.

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Sovereignty

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A state's right to exercise conclusive control over its own territory within recognised borders.

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Power

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The factors that enable one actor to manipulate other actors' behaviour and actions

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Global governance

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Institutions, rules, norms and legal arrangements that seek to facilitate cooperation and manage relations between states.

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Multilateralism

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Involving more than two nations or parties.

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Public opinion

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Sentiment shared by a group of people.

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Globalisation

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The process of international integration arising from the exchange of world views, products, ideas, and other aspects of culture.