International Organizations Flashcard

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What is an "emanation IO"?

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A new IO created by the approval of members of an existing IO.

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According to realists, what is the primary role of international organizations?

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To serve as tools for powerful states to pursue their own interests

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What is the main argument of Marxist theorists regarding international organizations?

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They primarily serve the interests of wealthy states and corporations

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Which five countries hold permanent seats and veto power in the UN Security Council? Options: United States, United Kingdom, France, China, Russia; Italy, Spain, Japan, Mexico, Australia; South Africa, Turkey, Argentina, Egypt, Indonesia; United States, Germany, Canada, India, Brazil

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United States, United Kingdom, France, China, Russia

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What is one key feature of social constructivist views on international organizations?

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IOs shape global norms and influence how states perceive and respond to issues

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Which organization follows a tripartite decision-making structure including states, workers, and employers?

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International Labour Organization (ILO)

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What event demonstrated that states can act independently from IOs despite international opposition?

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The 2003 invasion of Iraq

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What is a key focus of social constructivism regarding IOs?

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The way IOs influence state behavior and global norms

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What major event increased the demand for IOs after World War II? Options: The rise of international terrorism, The acceleration of globalization and interdependence, The decline of colonial empires, The invention of nuclear weapons

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The acceleration of globalization and interdependence

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Why do realists criticize international organizations?

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They argue that IOs are just tools used by powerful states to advance their interests.