Ethnic Conflicts and Political Structures

The video explores how political, economic, cultural, and technological changes challenge state sovereignty. It discusses devolution, its outcomes, and examples like Canada and Nigeria. The video also covers the disintegration of states such as Sudan and the Soviet Union. It highlights the role of communication technology in devolution, exemplified by the Arab Spring. The rise of supranationalism is examined, with factors like environmental issues and trade agreements. Key supranational organizations, including the UN and EU, are introduced.

What is the definition of devolution?

• The dissolution of a central government into smaller independent states.

• The transfer of power from a central authority to smaller regional authorities.

• The merging of smaller states into a larger central authority.

• The establishment of a new central government.

Which Canadian territory is an example of an autonomous region created due to devolutionary pressures?

• Ontario

• Quebec

• Nunavut

• British Columbia

What was a significant outcome of devolutionary forces in Belgium?

• The dissolution of the state into two separate countries.

• The transition from a unitary to a federal state.

• The establishment of a monarchy.

• The creation of a unitary state.

How did the Nigerian government respond to ethnic conflicts in the 1960s?

• By dissolving the central government.

• By breaking Nigeria into 12 states.

• By merging the ethnic groups into one state.

• By establishing a new central government.

What led to the disintegration of Sudan into two states?

• Natural disasters

• Foreign invasion

• British colonial policy

• Economic collapse

What was a major factor in the collapse of the Soviet Union?

• Technological advancements

• Military expansion

• Devolutionary pressures from satellite states

• Economic prosperity

How has the internet contributed to devolutionary forces?

• By reducing the need for regional autonomy.

• By restricting the spread of information.

• By facilitating the spread of news and information across political boundaries.

• By creating new central authorities.

What was a significant outcome of the Arab Spring in the 2010s?

• The organization of mass protests against oppressive governments.

• The creation of new supranational organizations.

• The dissolution of the United Nations.

• The establishment of new central governments.

What is the definition of supranationalism?

• The process by which states gain more power.

• The process by which states relinquish some power to participate in larger political bodies.

• The establishment of new central governments.

• The dissolution of states into smaller regions.

Which organization is an example of a supranational entity focused on military alliances?

• African Union

• NATO

• European Union

• United Nations