The role of transnationalism in shaping political behavior and policy, including the influence of transnational actors (e.g. NGOs, corporations) on global governance.
Globalization: The process of the world becoming more interconnected and interdependent economically, socially, and culturally.
Multiculturalism: The coexistence of different cultures within a society or country.
Sovereignty: The authority of a state to govern itself and its territory.
Diaspora: A scattered population with a common origin, often referring to a specific ethnic or national group.
Migration: The movement of people from one place to another, often involving leaving one's country of origin for another.
Citizenship: The status of being a member of a particular country or state and enjoying rights and privileges within it.
Nationalism: The belief in the importance of one's own nation and its interests above others.
Global Governance: The coordinated management of global affairs and issues by institutions, organizations, and governments.
Civil Society: The aggregate of non-governmental organizations and institutions that operate independently of the government.
International Relations: The study of the relations between states, including diplomacy, international trade, and global politics.
Human Rights: The basic rights and freedoms that are entitled to all human beings, regardless of race, gender, religion, or nationality.
Identity Politics: The political mobilization of specific identity groups based on shared characteristics such as race, gender, or sexual orientation.
Transnational Corporations: Companies that operate in multiple countries and have a significant impact on the global economy.
Global Citizenship: The idea that individuals have responsibilities to the wider world community and not just to their own country or region.
Intersectionality: The interconnectedness of social categories such as race, gender, and class, and how they shape an individual's experiences and opportunities.
Cultural Imperialism: The spread of one culture's values, beliefs, and practices to other cultures, often dominating or suppressing local culture.
Transnational Advocacy: The promotion of a specific cause or issue on a global scale by non-governmental organizations and civil society groups.
Globalization and the Environment: The impact of global processes, such as trade and investment, on the natural environment and climate change.
Transnational Crime: Illegal activities that involve multiple countries, such as human trafficking, drug smuggling, and cybercrime.
Global Health: The study of the health issues and challenges that affect people across borders and require global solutions.
Cultural Transnationalism: The spread of cultural practices or ideas across borders, leading to the emergence of a global culture.
Environmental Transnationalism: Focused on addressing environmental issues that affect the planet globally.
Economic Transnationalism: Characterized by multinational corporations operating across national borders, leading to economic integration and interdependence between countries.
Political Transnationalism: Aimed at addressing political issues that affect multiple countries, such as human rights, democracy, and governance.
Religious Transnationalism: Characterized by the spread of religious beliefs and practices across national borders, leading to global religious identities.
Social Transnationalism: The migration of people across national borders leading to the formation of transnational social identities, such as migrants who maintain connections with their home country while residing in a new country.
Technological Transnationalism: Characterized by the global dissemination of technology and the integration of national tech industries creating a global market.