IB Global Politics Key Concepts with Verified Solutions

IB Global Politics Key Concepts with Verified Solutions Power Ability to effect change in the world and rather than a unitary or independent force, is an aspect of relations among people within various social organisations Soft Power A persuasive approach to international relationships, often involving the use of economic or cultural influence Hard Power A coercive approach to international relations, often involving the use of military power Smart Power The combination of hard and soft power techniques Sharp Power The use of manipulative diplomatic policies by one country to undermine the political system of the target country Economic Power The ability of states to improve their standards of living or influence other states through the use of economic prospects Military Power The armed forces of a state and the potential capabilities of those forces. And the ability to influence other states through threat of militarisation Sovereignty The full right and power of a governing body over itself, without interference from outside sources or bodies Interdependence Mutual reliance between and among groups, organisations and states for access to resources that sustain living Legitimacy An actor or action being commonly considered acceptable and provides the fundamental basis of all forms of governance and other ways of exercising power Human Rights Basic rights and entitlements that are essential for living a life of dignity and that one is entitled to simply by virtue of being human Liberty Idea of freedom and autonomy. A person having the freedom to carry out their own will Equality All people are seen to have the same intrinsic value, and therefore all people should be treated with justice and fairness Justice Idea of fairness or rights that individuals can legitimately demand of one another or their government Development Broad based and sustained increase in the standard of living and well-being of a social group. Globalisation The process by which economics, societies and cultures are becoming increasingly integrated and connected Inequality Unequal access to resources needed to sustain life and communities Sustainability Maintenance of natural resources to prolong human health and avoid depletion of the environment Peace A state of both non-conflict and