International Relations Concepts

Multilateralism

• When two countries negotiate a treaty.

• When three or more countries coordinate their foreign policies to achieve similar goals.

• When a country acts independently in its foreign policy.

• When countries form a military alliance.

Economic Sanctions

• When a nation refuses to trade goods with another country.

• When a country provides financial aid to another country.

• When a nation increases tariffs on imported goods.

• When a country engages in military action against another nation.

Cold war

• A period from 1945 to 1989 with tension and threats of war between communist and democratic countries, but no actual war.

• A time of economic prosperity and peace between the United States and the Soviet Union.

• A military conflict that lasted from 1945 to 1989 between NATO and the Warsaw Pact.

• A cultural exchange program initiated by the United States to promote democracy in Eastern Europe.

External

• Inside of something.

• Outside of something.

• Part of the main structure.

• A type of internal component.

Apartheid

• A policy of racial segregation and discrimination practiced in South Africa.

• A form of government where the monarchy holds absolute power.

• An economic system based on private ownership and free markets.

• A cultural movement promoting indigenous art and literature.

Unilateralism

• A policy of cooperation among multiple countries.

• A strategy where a country acts independently in its foreign policy.

• A diplomatic approach that emphasizes multilateral agreements.

• A method of enforcing international law through collective action.

Veto

• The power to reject a bill or proposal.

• The authority to approve legislation.

• A formal agreement between states.

• A type of legislative session.

Internal

• In the exterior (outside) of something.

• In the interior (inside) of something.

• In a superficial manner.

• In a remote location.

Charter of the United Nations

• A treaty that outlines the rules for international trade.

• A promise members of the United Nations make when they join, including keeping peace with other nations and improving living standards.

• A document that establishes the rights of citizens in member countries.

• A guideline for military alliances among member states.

Internationalism

• A policy of isolationism and nationalism.

• An open collaboration between like-minded nations, emphasizing the world as a community.

• A focus on individualism and self-reliance.

• A strategy for economic competition among nations.