Concept of World Order
Discuss the concept of ‘world order’
Term originated in 1990’s after cold war, which refers to states working collectively on world problems which are beyond individual nations to solve. World order issues are that relating to promoting peace and resolving conflicts between states.
Describe the need for world order, its benefits and the threats to it
A result of globalisation is the high level on interdependence between nation states, which need to cooperate to ensure economic, political and social order. For example, a financial problem in one country can lead to a ripple effect across the globe, seen in the recent global financial crisis. Likewise a terrorist attack in a country’s borders, a regional conventional war, outbreak of illness in single area and mass atrocity crimes can have a similar effect on world order.
The benefit of world order is nations living in harmony, as well as benefiting from international law.
Identify key treaties that underpin international law
Treaty of Westphalia (1648)
United Nations Charter (1945)
Universal declaration of human rights (1948)
United Nations Convention in the Prevention and Punishment on the crime of genocide (1948)
Treaty of Rome (1957)
Treaty on European Union (1992)
Geneva conventions (1949)
Limited Nuclear Test ban treaty (1963)
Nuclear non-proliferation treaty (1968)
Comprehensive Test ban treaty (1996)
Anti-ballistic missile treaty (1972)
Rome Statute of the International Criminal court (1998)
United Nations Convention against torture and Other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment (1984)
Outline the evolving nature of world order
2 categories – sovereignty and multilateralism
State Sovereignty = nation-state’s legal power and authority over everything which occurs in it. Sovereignty originated with the Treaty of Westphalia (1648) – treaty ending the 30 year war between the Roman Empire and the 80 year between Spain and the Dutch Republic – marked the modern era of the
Term originated in 1990’s after cold war, which refers to states working collectively on world problems which are beyond individual nations to solve. World order issues are that relating to promoting peace and resolving conflicts between states.
Describe the need for world order, its benefits and the threats to it
A result of globalisation is the high level on interdependence between nation states, which need to cooperate to ensure economic, political and social order. For example, a financial problem in one country can lead to a ripple effect across the globe, seen in the recent global financial crisis. Likewise a terrorist attack in a country’s borders, a regional conventional war, outbreak of illness in single area and mass atrocity crimes can have a similar effect on world order.
The benefit of world order is nations living in harmony, as well as benefiting from international law.
Identify key treaties that underpin international law
Treaty of Westphalia (1648)
United Nations Charter (1945)
Universal declaration of human rights (1948)
United Nations Convention in the Prevention and Punishment on the crime of genocide (1948)
Treaty of Rome (1957)
Treaty on European Union (1992)
Geneva conventions (1949)
Limited Nuclear Test ban treaty (1963)
Nuclear non-proliferation treaty (1968)
Comprehensive Test ban treaty (1996)
Anti-ballistic missile treaty (1972)
Rome Statute of the International Criminal court (1998)
United Nations Convention against torture and Other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment (1984)
Outline the evolving nature of world order
2 categories – sovereignty and multilateralism
State Sovereignty = nation-state’s legal power and authority over everything which occurs in it. Sovereignty originated with the Treaty of Westphalia (1648) – treaty ending the 30 year war between the Roman Empire and the 80 year between Spain and the Dutch Republic – marked the modern era of the