IB Global Politics Interdependence Key Definitions

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) are non-state actors that operate independently of governments and businesses.

Global governance refers to the framework of rules, institutions, and processes that guide international cooperation and decision-making.

Global governance refers to the coordinated efforts of states, international organizations, and non-state actors to address transnational issues that no single nation can solve alone.

Interaction in global governance refers to the dynamic relationships between actors as they negotiate, implement, and enforce policies.

Interdependence refers to the mutual reliance between actors in the international system, such as states, organizations, and individuals.

International law is a body of rules, norms, and principles that govern the relationships and interactions between states, international organizations, and, in some cases, individuals. It is designed to promote peace, security, cooperation, and justice on a global scale.

Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are a subset of CSOs that focus on specific issues, often with a global reach.

Non-state actors (NSAs) are entities that operate independently of state control.

Nuclear non-proliferation refers to efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology beyond the states already possessing them, institutionalised primarily through the 1968 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and its three pillars of non-proliferation, disarmament, and peaceful use.

Peacekeeping is a critical tool in international relations, designed to maintain peace and security in regions affected by conflict. It involves the deployment of multinational forces to stabilize areas, support ceasefires, and create conditions for lasting peace.