SUPRANATIONALISM >> cooperation over conflict…
How Many Americans View the World
Supranationalism….
A supranational organization is one in which member states surrender power to a higher organization.
Decisions must be obeyed by the member states.
Often courts determine when violations have occurred.
C o o p e r a t i o n +++++-o-n-f-l-I-c-t
Supranationalism –Encourage Cooperation
and Trade , THUS: conflict is reduced on a
local, regional and global scale.
United Nations Excellent example of supranationalism Economic and Social Council
Coordinated prohumanitarian efforts around the world
International Court of Justice Settles all legal disputes submitted to it by UN
member-states Secretariat
Keeps UN operating
Another Example: THE EUROPEAN UNION and Supranationalism >Bringing Europe Together.
Ø 1957: The European Community or EC was created in western Europe.
> Open to all democratic countries in Europe.
> Eventually this group became the EEC and then the EU.
HISTORY
Membership requirements
1. Stable DemocracyHuman rights are protectedRule of Law is recognizedProtection for minorities
2. Market economy in placeInfrastructure functioningStable eco
3. Agree to adopt common rules of EU
ADVANTAGES of EU membershipNo tariffs/import taxes on EU produced products going to EU countries
No tariffs = lower prices = More sales = higher profits = Higher standard of living for all EU members
Common PassportCommon currency Universal voting
DISADVANTAGES of membership
1. Increased economic competition
2. No protection for local industries
3. Possible unemployment in certain industries
4. Loss of ‘national’ identity
Other Supranational Organizations ECOWAS: economic union among 15 west African
states LAIA: promote free trade in Latin America OPEC: coordinate petroleum policies among members
to secure fair prices Arab League: to promote common interests AU: African Union to create greater efficiency
NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement): created in 1994 between US, Canada and Mexico