POLS 1402 : Module 1 - Lecture Notes
Document Summary
Ir = common abbreviation for international relations, relations between ( inter ) nations. Ipe = common abbreviation for international political economy. Units = some types of ir theories refer to states as units . Globalization = complex phenomenon defined differently; often refers to aspects of economic, social, cultural integration across the globe. Transnational = operating across nations; organizations and social movements often work across country borders. Governmental = of a government; funded or operated by a state or multiple states" governments; typically used to describe igos (international governmental organizations) like the international. Non-governmental = independent of state governments; typically used to describe ngos (non-governmental organizations) like. Ir theory = as you will see, political scientists have tried to develop theories (frameworks) for understanding and explaining world politics. Theoretical approach = way the political world, its processes, and its actors are perceived/explained according to an ir theory.
