The Rise of Non-State Actors
Investigating the geographic influence of international organizations, NGOs, and terrorist groups.
Key Questions
- Compare the geographic reach and influence of state and non-state actors.
- Analyze how globalization has empowered non-state actors in international affairs.
- Evaluate the challenges non-state actors pose to traditional state sovereignty.
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