Regionalism

• What is Regionalism?

  A group of countries sharing common features
• What is an example of Regionalism?

  The EU promotes integration among member states
• How long has Regionalism been growing?

  In the past 50 years
• What does Federalism suggest in the context of Regionalism?

  A centralized body acts on behalf of the bloc
• What is an example of a federal body in Regionalism?

  The European Commission
• How does power distribution work in Federalism?

  There is a two-level government with shared power
• How can the EU be seen in terms of Federalism?

  It has both regional and national laws
• When did Regionalism grow significantly?

  In the late 20th century
• What does the Lisbon Treaty establish for EU member states?

  Article 50 for leaving the EU
• What year was the Arab League founded?

  1945
• How many members does the Arab League currently have?

  22 members
• What was the aim of the Arab League?

  To promote economic growth and trade
• When was the African Union (AU) established?

  2001
• What is the purpose of the African Union?

  Cooperation on security and development issues
• What action did the AU threaten regarding the ICC?

  To leave due to perceived bias
• What significant event occurred in 2016 related to the EU?

  Brexit vote took place
• What did the UK trigger in 2017?

  Article 50 to leave the EU
• What year was the USMCA established?

  2018
• What does USMCA stand for?

  United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
• What year did the UK officially leave the EU?

  2020
• What are the two types of decision-making in regional organizations?

  1. Intergovernmentalism:

  • Governments create agreements
  • Sovereignty remains intact
  • More democratic process

  
  

  1. Supranationalism:

  • Institutions make decisions above national level
  • Diminished sovereignty
  • Example: European Commission's qualified majority voting
• How does intergovernmentalism differ from supranationalism?

  Intergovernmentalism retains sovereignty, supranationalism diminishes it
• What is 'qualified majority' voting in the European Commission?

  Member states have weighted voting power
• Why is qualified majority voting seen as undemocratic?

  It diminishes individual state sovereignty
• What is regionalism?

  A group of countries in a geographic region
• When did regionalism begin to emerge?

  After the Cold War
• What common features do countries in a regional bloc share?

  Aims, incentives, and goals
• What are the advantages of being in a regional bloc?

  • Free movement between borders (e.g., EU)
  • Trade between members (e.g., USMCA)
  • Stability between members (e.g., no wars in EU)
  • Stronger alliances (e.g., NATO)
• Why might some countries decide to leave a regional bloc?

  To gain more sovereignty
• What control does the EU have that some countries may want to escape?

  Control over trade and regulations
• How many member countries are in the EU?

  27 member countries
• What ambitions does the EU have regarding its membership?

  To expand to countries like Moldova and Georgia
• How does the EU differ from NATO in terms of regionalism?

  The EU seeks integration and common goals
• What is federalism?

  A centralized body exercising power for a bloc
• What does federalism advocate for?

  Deeper economic and political integration
• What limitations exist to the EU's powers?

  Member states can leave at any time
• What is the difference between federalism and devolution?

  Federalism has permanent power, devolution does not
• What are the three categories of regionalism?

  1. Economic (e.g., ASEAN, USMCA, EU, AU)
  2. Security (e.g., NATO, ASEAN)
  3. Political (e.g., EU, Arab League)
• What is the focus of economic regionalism?

  Financial trade aspects of regional cooperation
• What is the aim of security regionalism?

  To achieve peace and stability