IB Global Politics Topic External Challenges to State Legitimacy Revision Notes (SL/HL)

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Understanding State Legitimacy

Definition

State legitimacy

State legitimacy refers to the perceived right of a state to exercise authority and the acceptance of its rule by its population and the international community.

Internal legitimacy: Derived from domestic factors such as effective governance, rule of law, and public support.
External legitimacy: Influenced by international recognition, adherence to global norms, and relationships with other states.

Note

State legitimacy is not static, it evolves based on changing political, economic, and social conditions both domestically and internationally.

Types of External Challenges

Geopolitical Pressures
1. Territorial disputes: Conflicts over borders can undermine a state's sovereignty and legitimacy.
2. Example: The Russia-Ukraine conflict, where Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 challenged Ukraine's territorial integrity and legitimacy.
Economic Sanctions and Isolation
1. Sanctions: Imposed by other states or international organizations can cripple economies and delegitimize governments.
2. Example: Sanctions on Iran have weakened its economy, leading to domestic unrest and questioning of the government's legitimacy.
Human Rights Violations
1. International condemnation: For human rights abuses can erode a state's legitimacy on the global stage.
2. Example: Myanmar's military junta faced widespread condemnation and loss of legitimacy after the Rohingya crisis.

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Understanding State Legitimacy

Definition

State legitimacy

State legitimacy refers to the perceived right of a state to exercise authority and the acceptance of its rule by its population and the international community.

Internal legitimacy: Derived from domestic factors such as effective governance, rule of law, and public support.
External legitimacy: Influenced by international recognition, adherence to global norms, and relationships with other states.

Note

State legitimacy is not static, it evolves based on changing political, economic, and social conditions both domestically and internationally.

Types of External Challenges

Geopolitical Pressures
1. Territorial disputes: Conflicts over borders can undermine a state's sovereignty and legitimacy.
2. Example: The Russia-Ukraine conflict, where Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 challenged Ukraine's territorial integrity and legitimacy.
Economic Sanctions and Isolation
1. Sanctions: Imposed by other states or international organizations can cripple economies and delegitimize governments.
2. Example: Sanctions on Iran have weakened its economy, leading to domestic unrest and questioning of the government's legitimacy.
Human Rights Violations
1. International condemnation: For human rights abuses can erode a state's legitimacy on the global stage.
2. Example: Myanmar's military junta faced widespread condemnation and loss of legitimacy after the Rohingya crisis.

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IB Global Politics External Challenges to State Legitimacy Notes

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Peace and Conflict4 subtopics

Assessment Guides4 subtopics

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Understanding State Legitimacy

Types of External Challenges

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Types of External Challenges

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