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.

 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 Democracy Human rights are protected Rule of Law is recognized Protection for minorities 2. Market economy in place Infrastructure functioning Stable eco 3. Agree to adopt common rules of EU

ADVANTAGES of EU membership No 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 Passport Common 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