GEC04-MODULE 3

DIAGNOSTICS: Instructions: Write AGREE if you think the statement is correct;

otherwise, DISAGREE.
AGREE 1. The Human Rights Watch is an international advocacy organization.
DISAGREE 2. Internationalism and internationalization are two similar ideas.
AGREE 3. The Asia Pacific Economic Forum is an intergovernmental organization
(IGO).
AGREE 4. The United Nations is a global government.
AGREE 5. UN’s fiver permanent security council members have a veto power.

Exercise 1: Am I Part of IGO?

Instructions: Below are organizations that govern international relations. Compare two
of them in terms of their objectives, roles and functions. Write your answers in bullet
form.
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
 to accelerate economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the
region
 to promote regional peace and stability through abiding respect for justice and
the rule of law in the relationship among countries in the region and adherence to
the principles of the United Nations Charter.
 mutual respect for the independence, sovereignty, equality, territorial integrity,
and national identity of all nations;
 the right of every State to lead its national existence free from external
interference, subversion or coercion;
 non-interference in the internal affairs of one another;
 settlement of differences or disputes by peaceful manner
 renunciation of the threat or use of force; and
 effective cooperation among themselves
Asia – Pacific Economic Cooperation
 to sustain the growth and development of the region for the common good of its
peoples and, in this way, to contribute to the growth and development of the
world economy
 to enhance the positive gains, both for the region and the world economy,
resulting from increasing economic interdependence, including by encouraging
the flow of goods, services, capital and technology;
 to develop and strengthen the open multilateral trading system in the interest of
Asia-Pacific and all other economies
 to reduce barriers to trade in goods and services and investment among
participants in a manner consistent with GATT principles, where applicable, and
without detriment to other economics.
 Dynamic economic growth continues
 Not legally binding in nature
 Simultaneous participation of the People's Republic of China, Chinese Taipei and
Hong Kong
 Consensus-based management
 Diversity of member economies