Increase in Globalization But Still
Problems Helping Out Other States
Since the late 20th
century, the world has become more of a smaller place. With an increase of
globalization, there is also limitation on the interactions of players in
international politics. In a globalized world, actions by states to interact
with other states is only by choice because there is no higher power than
sovereign states. Most of the time obligations are made by treaties or for
allies. However, sometimes there are glimpses of positive interactions between
players in the international political game.
One of the darker days of political
shortfall is the Rwanda events leading up to the Rwanda Genocide crisis. The
case study talks about how little the international community was interested in
resolving the crisis. Mainly because of the core-periphery relation. Rwanda is
not a value place according to the western states that has majority of power. To
them, Rwanda has no economic value that would require intervention from western
powers. Only reason French Government was involved in the area because it had
the largest military forces in the area and it also has a connection with
Rwanda because it used to be a French colony before it gained its independence.
Rwanda population is another reason French government shown heavy interest in
Rwanda and find a resolution to end the genocide.
However, there are some incidences
where international political community is cooperating with other states. In
the case study the United Nations is discussed. There are a few problems as
majority of countries are part of the UN. One issue that comes up in the UN is
not a world dominating government because all members agree there is no higher
government ruler than sovereign states. The UN is made up of two councils which
is the General Assembly and the Security Council. In the General Assembly,
every state member is equal no matter how powerful or influential they are. The
Security Council five permanent members are being questioned because more and
more states are becoming “intermediate powers to major powers” as some of the
permanent members. The world is experiencing a multi polar system which
increases the chances of a more unified cooperation between states. For
example, the UN is tasked to settle issues between states where there can be
peacekeeping arraignments agreed from both sides. They use the example of India
and Pakistan. The UN uses neutral peacekeeping force from other members that
help maintain peace until a solution comes out. One aspect of diplomacy that
the UN can use.Other common diplomacy is through NGOs which some are part of
the UN that help areas in crisis. For example, when a resolution is passed for
use of aid money can be used to relief and improve life because of the
cooperation of states. The sub-NGO of the UN is the largest buyer of condoms to
be spread in third world countries as a way to fight AIDS epidemic, A relief
program for improving lives by installing wells in order to increase food
production, access to clean water and reduce exposure to illnesses where people
have no access to a doctor for medicine.
Even though there are times that
International community being selfish or selfless can affect international
politics. Sometimes lead by financial reasons or by being pressured by other
members of the community to act. Not all crisis’ are going to attract a global
attention to solve the problem like what happened with Rwandabut the
international community tries its best to do what is believed to be right.
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