Characteristics, examples and consequences for global order of failed states (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Define: failed state
Define: failed state
Govt too weak/ineffective to perform basic functions (law, order, protect citizens, services)
Key example of a failed state
Key example of a failed state
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Economic feature of failed states
Economic feature of failed states
Non-functioning economy, inflation, trade collapse
Define: resource curse
Define: resource curse
Resources lead to corruption/conflict not development
Colonial legacy fueling DRC ethnic divides
Colonial legacy fueling DRC ethnic divides
Belgian colonial rule
Impact of corruption in failed states
Impact of corruption in failed states
Loss of trust & legitimacy among population
Why elections fail in failed states
Why elections fail in failed states
Violence, corruption, lack of infrastructure make them unsafe
Failed state vulnerable to famines - example
Failed state vulnerable to famines - example
Somalia
Failed states depend heavily on
Failed states depend heavily on
IGOs and foreign aid for survival
Regional consequence of failed states
Regional consequence of failed states
Conflict spillover to neighbours, regional instability
Humanitarian result in DRC
Humanitarian result in DRC
Millions of internally displaced people
Who gains control in failed states?
Who gains control in failed states?
Non-state actors: terrorists, militias, criminal groups
Why failed states can't engage diplomatically
Why failed states can't engage diplomatically
Lack legitimacy & functional govt institutions
UN response to DRC
UN response to DRC
Multiple peacekeeping missions deployed
Region destabilised by DRC conflicts
Region destabilised by DRC conflicts
Great Lakes region of Africa