International Relations Perspectives on Complex Global Issues

International Relations is a crucial field of study that delves into how countries and global actors interact, exploring diplomacy, trade, conflict, cooperation, and more. This scenario focuses on foreign policy relations between states, NGOs/humanitarian efforts, and transnational issues, highlighting the challenges and considerations in international cooperation. It addresses the need for protocols and communication for dealing with emergencies, both externally and internally, emphasizing the importance of coordination and planning within governments.

• International Relations
• Global Issues
• Foreign Policy
• Diplomacy
• Humanitarian

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1. International Relations Perspectives on the scenario

2. What are we going to look at? Introduction to International Relations Q & A How complex is this problem Simplifying it to three components Some suggestions Q & A

3. Introduction to International Relations International Relations is a field of study that helps us understand how countries and other global actors interact with each other. International Relations explores topics such as diplomacy, trade, conflict, and cooperation among nations. It helps us understand why countries make certain decisions and how those decisions can affect the world. By studying International Relations, we can gain insights into how countries work together, solve problems, and sometimes disagree.

5. International cooperation Diplomatic communication Multilateral frameworks Humanitarian considerations Risk mitigation

7. 3 areas that we want to explore in this scenario 1. Foreign Policy relations between states 2. NGOs/Humanitarian 3. Transnational issues

8. Foreign Policy relations between states No protocol or treaty to deal with this situation The closest is probably the Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency (1986) Allows for all signatory states to call on other states for assistance.

9. Some issues to think about External What type of help do we want? Who do we want to help? Are there conditions that we will not accept for assistance? How do we communicate the need for assistance? What fora do we use to communicate this need for assistance? Internal How do we interpret this for our own civilian population to try and lessen the panic and concern that they will have? How do coordinate pre and post planning within government?

10. NGOs/Humanitarian Two forms of humanitarian responses needed: Immediate Longer term Immediate UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) would most likely have a leading role in coordinating the humanitarian response, rescue and recovery. Medical attention will be needed for the survivors Longer term Refugees

11. Some issues to think about Evacuation Issues Humanitarian assistance vs. sovereign rights of states Where to evacuate evacuees who might not be able to return Cross border displacement: Immigrants? Migrants? Refugees? How to provide food and shelter in a deteriorating economy?

12. Transnational issues

13. Some issues to think about The Local/National/Regional Political Process Affected states will declare a State of Emergency This will impact on the human rights of the population Lesson from COVID: not all the population will agree and cooperate Impact on the democratic process Role of the security forces civil protection, police, military How to prevent predatory action by local, regional or global powers

14. Some additional reading and help http://tiny.cc/z3htuz