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1 Regionalism LO1 – To explain the concept of regionalism
LO2 – To evaluate some key regional bodies in the world today

2 What did Jean Monnet mean by this?
‘Europe has never existed … one has genuinely to create Europe.’ What did Jean Monnet mean by this?

3 Regionalism The theory or practice of coordinating social, economic or political activities within a geographical region comprising a number of states. Growth of norms, rules and structures Realignment of political identities and loyalties from the state to the region

4 Regionalism Successor to the nation state and alternative to globalisation First phase 1945 – 1960s Regional cooperation and integration Second phase of ‘new regionalism’ late 1980s on Creation and strengthening of regional trade blocs European Union is most advanced example of regionalism (political & monetary union, as well as economic)

5 Regionalism & Globalisation
‘New regionalism’ – since the 1980s Surge in economic regionalism Acceptance of export-led economic policies End of Cold War and Eastern expansion of the EU Establishment of WTO USA’s role in regional bodies grew Acceleration of globalisation (regionalism was reborn as a mechanism through which states could manage the effects of globalisation)

6 Regional & Global How does the regional interact with the global?
Are regional trade blocs ‘building blocks’ or ‘stumbling blocks’? (Bhagwati, 2008) Idea of ‘region as a fortress’ – essentially protectionist However, there have been competitive impulses too – not turned backs on global market

7 Regionalism Cooperation amongst sovereign states
Transfer of authority from states to central bodies Range ‘Intergovernmentalism’ ‘Supranationalism’

8 Intergovernmentalism
Interaction among states which takes place on the basis of sovereign independence Treaties Alliances Often bilateral agreements Leagues or confederations League of Nations, OPEC, OECD State sovereignty is preserved through unanimous decision making and the veto

9 Supranationalism The existence of an authority that is higher than that of the nation state and capable of imposing its will on it Transfers sovereignty from states to international or regional organisation Sovereignty is shared or ‘pooled’ Seen as part of general integrative trend within global politics Criticised by realists as a threat to sovereignty, national identity and democracy – ‘seeds of world government’

10 Key regional blocs Activity
Using the computers research 3 of the regional organisations on page 485 of the red book

11 Key terminology bingo Pick 4 of the following terms for your bingo card: Regionalism Nation state Sovereignty Supranationalism Intergovernmentalism Federalism Devolution

12 Homework Define the concept of supranationalism, and explain why it has been controversial. (Question 5, June d exam paper = 15 marks)


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