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