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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the Global Interstate System? | The whole system of human interactions, structured politically as an interstate system, involving competing and allying states. |
| What does the term 'Interstate' refer to? | It pertains to interactions between two or more states, concerning or affecting them politically or territorially. |
| How is the modern world system structured politically? | As an interstate system, involving competing and allying states. |
| What is the main focus of the field of international relations? | The international system, also known as the Global Interstate System. |
| What are the effects of globalization on government in terms of traditional challenges? | External intervention and internal political challenges such as civil wars and anarchy. |
| What do international relations refer to? | The study of the interaction of actors in international politics, including states and non-state actors, and the interconnectedness of politics, economics, and law on a global level. |
| What is the main belief of Realist Theory in international relations? | States are in constant struggle for power. |
| According to Realist Theory, how can security be achieved in the international system? | By maintaining power. |
| What is the main goal or interest of states according to Realist Theory? | To win power among other states. |
| What is the core belief of Institutionalist Theory in international relations? | The interplay of states in different institutions is important to achieve their goals. |
| What is the main belief of Liberalist/Neoliberalist Theory in international relations? | States are geared towards gains and profits, and relations are often dependent on profitability. |
| According to Democratic Peace Theory, why are democratic states hesitant to go to war with other democratic states? | Respect of one’s sovereign rights over the land and mutual gain from economic cooperation and interdependence contribute to peace. |
| What is the main purpose of the United Nations (UN)? | To encourage resolution of international conflicts without war and to form policies on international issues. |
| What is the mission of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)? | To protect the freedom of its members, including addressing weapons of mass destruction, terrorism, and cyber-attacks. |
| How does NATO promote democratic values and cooperation among its members? | By enabling members to consult and cooperate on defense and security-related issues to solve problems, build trust, and prevent conflict. |
| What is NATO committed to in terms of dispute resolution? | Peaceful resolution of disputes. |
| What is the purpose of the World Trade Organization? | Dealing with the rules of trade between nations, trade opening, negotiating trade agreements, settling trade disputes, and operating a system of trade rules. |
| What is the main purpose of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)? | To reduce trading costs, increase business investment, and help North America be more competitive in the global market place. |
| What are the main provisions of NAFTA? | Trade agreement with tariff reduction, duty-free access to goods, Intellectual Property protection, and dispute resolution. |
| What does 'Elements of State' refer to? | Large numbers of inhabitants, territory including land, rivers, lakes, and air space, and sovereignty which includes supreme power of the state to command and enforce obedience from its people. |
| What does 'government' refer to? | The agency through which the will of the state is formulated, expressed, and carried out. |
| What is another term for 'government'? | The 'administration'. |
| What is International Law? | The body of legal rules, norms, and standards which apply to sovereign states and other entities with international personality. |
| What is the nature of International Law? | Horizontal in nature. |
| What is the nature of Domestic/Municipal Law? | Vertical in nature. |
| What is the distinction between Monist and Dualist views? | Monist view sees no substantial distinctions between International Law and Municipal or Domestic Law, while Dualist view sees distinctions. |
| What are the three branches of the government? | Executive, Legislative, and Judiciary. |
| What is the lawmaking authority in the country? | The Legislative branch of the government. |
| From where is International Law derived? | International customs, international conventions, and general principles of law. |
| What does International Law regulate? | The relations inter se of states and other international persons. |
| What are Municipal or Domestic Laws? | The set of rules and regulations people are bound to follow to create peace and order in the society. |
| How are violations of municipal law redressed? | Through local administrative and judicial processes. |
| Which branch of government has the power to settle violations of municipal law? | The Judiciary. |
| How are questions of public international law resolved? | Through state-to-state transactions ranging from peaceful methods like negotiations and arbitrations. |
| What is the Theory of Coordination? | It states that although Municipal Law and International Law are on two separate planes, they may nevertheless affect each other with regards to obligations. |
| What is the Doctrine of Incorporation? | It requires the enactment by the legislative body of such international law principles as are sought to be part of the municipal law. |
| What is the Doctrine of Transformation expressed in the Philippine Constitution? | Philippine Constitution: Renounces war, follows international law, promotes peace and cooperation. |
| What is required for treaties to become part of the law of the land in the Philippines? | Enactment by the legislative branch of the government. |
| What are the six main organs of the United Nations? | The General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Trusteeship Council, the International Court of Justice, and the Secretariat. |
| Is the United Nations a supra-State or a government of governments? | Neither, it does not have its own government like any other country does. |
| What is the function of the United Nations regarding treaties or agreements between member states? | To make treaties or agreements between and among the member states, but it cannot be immediately bound to be followed by everyone. |
| Does the United Nations have its own army? | No, it does not have its own army. |
| What is the main deliberative organ of the United Nations? | The General Assembly. |
| How are decisions made in the General Assembly? | Decisions on key issues are decided by a two-thirds majority of those members who vote for a certain agreement to be carried. |
| What are the functions and powers of the General Assembly? | Maintain international peace, security, and cooperation on various issues. |
| What are the functions of the General Assembly of the United Nations? | To receive and discuss reports from the Security Council and other UN organs |
| What is the primary responsibility of the Security Council? | The maintenance of international peace and security. |
| How many members does the Security Council have? | 15 Members, and each Member has one vote in the decision the council is making. |
| What does the UN Charter obligate member states to do? | Settle their disputes by peaceful means, refrain from the threat or use of force against any state, and may bring the dispute before the Security Council. |
| What is the primary responsibility of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)? | To discuss and debate the world’s economic, social and environmental challenges, and issue policy recommendations. |
| What was the purpose of the Trusteeship Council? | To provide international supervision for 11 Trust Territories and to make sure that adequate steps were taken to prepare the Territories for self-government or independence. |
| What were the League of Nations Mandates renamed as once the UN Charter came into force? | United Nations Trust Territories. |
| What is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations? | The International Court of Justice. |
| What is the role of the International Court of Justice? | Settling legal disputes between States and giving advisory opinions to the United Nations and its specialized agencies. |
| How many judges are elected to the International Court of Justice for nine-year terms of office? | 15 judges. |
| What is the role of the UN Secretariat? | Carrying out the day to day work of the Organization, servicing the other principal organs of the United Nations, and administering the programs and policies established by them. |
| What is regionalization in economics? | The process of dividing an area into smaller segments called regions, and a strategy which focuses on a particular region or area. |
| What is the process of international integration emerging from the interchange of world perspectives, products, ideas, and other aspects? | Globalization. |
| What is the growth of regionalism seen as a sort of counter to? | Globalization. |
| What does regionalization refer to? | A political process by which economic policy cooperation and coordination are present among countries. |
| What is the difference between regionalization and globalization? | Regionalization refers to dividing an area into smaller segments called regions, while globalization refers to the unification of the people of the world into a single society and functioning together. |
| What is regionalism? | The theory or practice of regional rather than central systems of administration or economic, cultural, or political affiliation. |
| What is the history of regionalization in Southeast Asia? | The Great War altered the political landscape and international relations, leading to the recognition of renewed opportunities in collaboration with neighboring countries. |
| What is ASEAN an abbreviation for? | Association of Southeast Asian Nations. |
| What is regional integration? | The process by which two or more nation-states agree to cooperate and work closely together to achieve peace, stability, and wealth. |
| What is the purpose of NATO? | To protect Europe from the threat of the Soviet Union. |
| What is the Warsaw Pact a response to? | The formation of NATO. |
| Which countries established an emergency fund that stabilized Asian economies after the Thai economy's collapse? | ASEAN countries along with China, Japan, and South Korea. |
| What did the Non-Alignment Movement (NAM) countries refuse to side with? | The capitalists (Western Europe & North America) or the communists (Eastern Europe). |
| What are the factors that brought Asian regions into intensified integration? | Trade and similar culture. |
| What are the common goals of the Asian region? | To accelerate economic growth, social progress, cultural development, and promote peace. |
| What security needs does the Asian region have to contend with? | Small localized rebels and foreign-supported terrorist groups. |
| What are some challenges of regionalism mentioned in the text? | Resurgence of militant nationalism and populism, continuing financial crisis, conflict between sovereignty and regional stability, and differing visions of regionalism. |
| When was the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) born? | August 08, 1967. |
| Which countries were the founding members of ASEAN? | Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines. |
| What are the three communities within the ASEAN Community? | Political Security Community (APSC), Economic Community (AEC), and Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC). |
| What are some of the areas of importance for ASEAN? | Human rights, drugs, foreign relations, defense, law, and transnational crimes. |
| What significant roles does ASEAN adhere to in terms of monitoring? | Economic and sectoral cooperation: ministers, free trade, investment, agriculture, transport, technology, energy, tourism. |
| What is the avenue for cooperation among the ministers in ASEAN? | Culture and arts, sports, disaster management, education, environment, health, information, labour, rural development, poverty eradication, women, youth, and civil service matters. |
| Who are the five Foreign ministers known as the Founding Fathers of ASEAN? | 1. Adam Malik of Indonesia, 2. Tun Abdul Razak of Malaysia, 3. Narciso Ramos of Philippines, 4. Sinnathamby Rajaratnam of Singapore, 5. Thanat Khoman of Thailand. |
| What are the member countries of ASEAN? | Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and others. |
| What is the capital of Malaysia? | Kuala Lumpur. |
| Who is the current King of Malaysia? | Muhammad V of Kelantan. |
| Who is the Prime Minister of Malaysia? | Mahathir Bin Mohamad. |
| What is the currency of Malaysia and its exchange rate to the Philippine Peso? | Ringgit (12.99 Php). |
| What is the capital of Singapore? | Pulau Ujong. |
| Who is the President of Singapore? | Halimah Yacob. |
| Who is the Prime Minister of Singapore? | Lee Hsien Loong. |
| What is the currency of Singapore and its exchange rate to the Philippine Peso? | Singapore dollar (39.12 Php). |
| What is the capital of the Philippines? | Manila. |
| Who is the President of the Philippines? | Rodrigo Duterte. |
| What is the currency of the Philippines? | Philippine Peso. |
| What is the capital of Vietnam? | Hanoi. |
| Who is the President and Head of Party of Vietnam? | Nguyen Phu Trong. |
| Who is the Prime Minister of Vietnam? | Nguyễn Xuân Phúc. |
| What is the currency of Vietnam and its exchange rate to the Philippine Peso? | Vietnamese dong (0.0023 Php). |
| What is the capital of Cambodia? | Phnom Penh. |
| Who is the President and Prime Minister of Cambodia? | Hun Sen. |
| What is the currency of Cambodia and its exchange rate to the Philippine Peso? | Cambodian riel (0.013 Php). |
| What is the capital of Brunei? | Bandar Seri Begawan. |
| Who is the Government Leader of Brunei? | Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah. |
| What is the currency of Brunei and its exchange rate to the Philippine Peso? | Brunei Dollar (39.11 Php). |
| What is the capital of Myanmar? | Naypyidaw. |
| What is the former name of Myanmar? | Burma. |
| What is the currency of Myanmar and its exchange rate to the Philippine Peso? | Burmese kyat (0.034 Php). |
| What is the capital of Laos? | Vientiane. |
| Who is the Government Leader of Laos? | Bounnhang Vorachith. |
| What is the currency of Laos and its exchange rate to the Philippine Peso? | Lao kip (0.0062 Php). |
| What are the fundamental principles of ASEAN? | Mutual respect, non-interference, peaceful dispute settlement, renunciation of force, and effective cooperation. |
| What is the primary goal of APEC? | Promoting free trade and sustainable development in the Pacific Rim economies. |
| How many members are there in APEC? | 21 members. |
| What is the aim of APEC? | To create greater prosperity for the people of the region by promoting balanced, inclusive, sustainable, innovative, and secure growth and by accelerating regional economic integration. |
| What does APEC ensure in terms of trade and movement of goods, services, investment, and people? | It ensures that goods, services, investment, and people move easily across borders, facilitated by faster customs procedures and more favorable business climates. |
| Which nations were the founding members of APEC? | Australia, Brunei, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia. |
| What is the goal of the 21 APEC member economies? | To realize free and open trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific by 2020. |
| What is the East Asia Summit (EAS)? | A unique leaders-led forum of 18 countries in the Asia-Pacific region focused on regional peace, security, and prosperity. |
| What are the countries involved in the East Asia Summit (EAS)? | Australia, China, India, Japan, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, USA, and others. |
| What is the purpose of ASEAN Plus Three (APT)? | To address financial issues and promote deeper economic cooperation, especially after the 1997 Asian financial crisis. |
| What are the mutual issues and concerns addressed by ASEAN in partnership with China, Korea, and Japan? | Energy security, natural gas development, oil market studies, oil stockpiling, and renewable energy. |
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