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Migration, identity and sovereignty - Coggle Diagram
Migration, identity and sovereignty
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Disunity within nations
Consequences
As nations begin to disintegrate, there are strong nationalist movements seeking to create independent,
smaller states whilst remaining within larger trading groups.
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After BREXIT, Scotland deliberated on leaving the UK so that they could remain part of the EU.
There are significant political tensions in the BRICs and other emerging nations resulting from the uneven pattern of the costs and benefits of globalisation.
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China is becoming increasingly dominant on the world stage but some argue that the politics of China are showing signs of change and becoming more capitalist. This hinders their national identity as they are known for their communist principles.
The role of the state varies and national identity is not always strong. For instance, in failed states there are differences between the political and economically powerful elites, foreign investment groups and the wider population.
There has been an increasing number of independence parties and demonstrations for nations within recent years. The most prominent examples of disunity would be:
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Failed states
In failed states, there are vast differences between wealthy political elites, foreign investments groups and the general population.
A failed state is where the political and economic systems are very weak and the government can no longer maintain control and order
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Often, failed states can be created from war and conflict (e.g. Syria), which damages any remaining infrastructure and services, resulting in dire living conditions and drastic outward migration.
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Glossary
Embargoes - The limit or ban of trade between nations or participation within an IGO, often as a
consequence of corruption or bad governance.
Environmental Migration - The movement of an individual or population due to natural hazards,
drought, famine or sea level rise.
Economic Theory - Governments will maximise ‘economic efficiency’ - a productive workforce and
a developed financial market - if they allow the free movement of goods, capital and labour.
Failed State - A country of weak economic or political systems, leading to declining quality of life or
conflict.
Economic Migration - The movement of an individual to improve their financial wealth and quality
of living.
Forced Migration - People are forced to flee from unsafe living conditions, persecution or conflict.
Diaspora – ‘To scatter about’ - People displaced from their homeland, voluntarily or forced.
Internal Migration - The movement of an individual’s residence within a country, often from rural to
urban.
Colonialism - Gaining control of another country’s politics and governance, for the benefit of the
ruling state.
International Bank for Reconstruction & Development (IBRD) and World Bank Group (WBG) -
Both offer loans and temporary financial assistance to developing countries.
Asylum Seekers - People fleeing their country of residence for international protection by another
government
International Monetary Fund (IMF) - A fund of 189 member countries with the aim to aid each
other to achieve financial stability and provide loans for development.
Nationalism - Populations have a sense of loyalty to their country of origin or residence, by
identifying with national values and celebrating traditions or beliefs.
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Refugee - The forced movement of an individual due to persecution, war or political unrest.
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State - Territory that no other country has power or sovereignty of. As of 2016, the UN recognised
196 states.
Tax Haven - A location notorious for low taxes or profitable bank saving schemes, leading to an
increase in offshore bank accounts here.
Voluntary Migration - People choose to move to improve their quality of life and seek better
opportunities.