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8.4.1. 01.28.13. Learning Outcome . Learning about cooperation among states. Devolution. Supranationalism. Why stay local?. Loss of sovereignty Loss of national/state identity Limited say in over all policy making …just go ask the nations fighting for devolution.
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8.4.1 01.28.13
Learning Outcome • Learning about cooperation among states
Devolution Supranationalism
Why stay local? • Loss of sovereignty • Loss of national/state identity • Limited say in over all policy making • …just go ask the nations fighting for devolution.
$$$$Why go supra?$$$$ • Economic advantages • Favorable trade • Reduce trade barriers • Example: European Union • Military/Political advantages • More people, weapons, money, etc. • Unity brings strength • Example NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
United Nations • Stemmed out of League of Nations • Most inclusive • Unable to make or enforce a world law • May collectively decide on sanctions • Collectively discuss political and economic concerns
United Nations Continued • Conferences on Law of the Sea • 23 nm states have sovereignty, including fishing. • 23 nm does not have complete sovereignty, but can enforce customs, immigration, and sanitation. • 200 nm rights to explore, exploit, conserve, and manage natural resources
Still on the U.N….. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoIafzc0k74
Military/Political Alliances • NATO • British Commonwealth • Organization of American States • ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiQhqN-NdQc
Economic Alliances • ASEAN • European Union • Largest Economic Alliance • Emerged out of the European Coal and Steel Community • Single currency
Globalization • Interaction of the world with one another. • Internet • Global market • Creating “super groups” of one religion or one idea. (Samuel Huntington)