3. Define hegemony and provide two examples of this type of internationalism.

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1 To What Extent Should We Embrace Nationalism? Related Issue 3: To what extent should Internationalism be pursued? Perspectives on Nationalism Part 3: Internationalism and Contemporary Global Affairs Name: Chapter 11: What Are Some Understandings of Internationalism? To what extent should nations and nation-states be involved in international affairs? Pages Use the textbook glossary to define the following terms: a) Liberal internationalism b) Revolutionary internationalism c) Hegemonic internationalism 2. What does internationalism mean for most Canadians? 3. Define hegemony and provide two examples of this type of internationalism. 4. In what areas can hegemonic internationalism be reflected? 1

2 5. Which language is increasingly the language of international business and politics? 6. How many living languages are remaining today, according to linguists? 7. How have North American Aboriginal languages been hard hit by hegemonic internationalism? 8. How has revolutionary internationalism had a significant impact on the modern world? 9. What are two examples of non-violent revolutionary internationalism? 10. What does Halliday identify as the core of liberal internationalism? 11. Explain the primary focus of the common purpose, and politically how this is expressed. 12. How are humanitarian efforts typical of this form of internationalism? 13. How can liberal internationalism also be economic and beneficial? 2

3 14. What do supporters of this type of internationalism assume? What do critics argue? Motivation behind Internationalism 1. The self-determination of a nation is the 2. How do some feel that self-determination is best achieved through international involvement, such as the Indigenous peoples? 3. Explain how Brazil is an example of how exploiting resources to meet the needs of people in one nation negatively affects other nations. 4. Define moral imperative. What form of internationalism is this based on? 5. Explain three types of international affairs that nations have been involved in for humanitarian reasons. 6. What are other humanitarian responses and humanitarian actions that individuals, nations, and nation-states can become involved in? 7. Refer to fast facts on page 241, and 3

4 a) Define peacekeeping b) Summarize the deployment of general responsibilities, and assisting in other tasks. c) Define peacemaking, and the diplomatic techniques these efforts incorporate. 8. How has Canada played a significant role in peacekeeping? 9. What other international organizations have become involved in peacekeeping? 10. What questions are being raised about the more actively interventionist role that peacekeeping has undertaken? 11. What debate over the legitimacy of humanitarian intervention is voiced by Victoria J. Barnett in Ideas and Opinions? 12. What do security alliance organizations aim to provide? 4

5 13. List the six areas identified by the United Nations High Level Panel as the greatest security threats in the 21 st century. 14. Why are civil conflicts considered a great security threat? 15. Who are the members of NATO, and what is its original purpose? 16. How has NATO s role evolved and where is the alliance presently involved? 17. Internationalism can also be linked to 18. What is NAFTA, and how is it an example of internationalism? 19. Read NAFTA Beneficial of Detrimental? Generate a list of the advantages and disadvantages of membership in economic alliances. 5

6 Motivations against Internationalism 1. Refer to Ideas and Opinions on page 247. Explain the two discrepant views regarding the American position in Cuba. 2. Read Fast Facts on page 247. What action did the United States take after the Cuban Revolution in 1959, and how was this action strengthened in 1992? 3. Define the concept isolationism. 4. How has isolationism been used to describe America? 5. Summarize the American policy of isolationism from the First World War to the Second World War a) First World War b) Post-World War I 6

7 c) Explain how President Roosevelt changed the American policy of isolationism after WWII with its involvement in the United Nations and the Cold War. 7. Why had the United States tended toward isolationism in recent years until 2001? 8. Why did the United States choose to attack Afghanistan after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States? 9. Why was the American war on terror broadened to include Iraq in 2002? 10. What action did Canada choose when the United States invaded Iraq? Summarize the reasons provided by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien in When the genocide in Rwanda occurred in 1994, why was there a lack of response from the UN? 7