Forms of regionalism (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards

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Regionalism definition

Political, economic & cultural cooperation between geographically close states

Three forms of regionalism

Economic, Political, Security

Economic regionalism examples

NAFTA, TTIP, TPP

EU CAP purpose

Subsidies to farmers for cheaper domestic products

Political regionalism tackles

Collective action problems (migration, climate change, etc.)

Arab League: year founded, members

1945, 22 members

ASIS: year & focus

1990, climate change voice for small island states

Widening in regionalism means

Expansion of regional blocs, many states joining

Deepening in regionalism means

Greater involvement or sovereignty pooling in blocs

EU arrest warrant function

EU police can arrest wanted persons & return to home country

NATO original purpose

Defence against communist Russia during Cold War

AU peacekeeping operations

Troops from 5-6 states contribute to one operation

CFSP full form

Common Foreign and Security Policy

Economic regionalism aims

Pool resources, increase trade, access bigger markets

Political regionalism requires

Shared cultural ties & common value system

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