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Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
- Textbook: Chapters 8, 9
- Lesson
- Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)
Initial Post Instructions
Pick one international organization (UN, EU, ICC, etc.). Explain its mission and function. Assess how issues of state sovereignty are dealt with for member countries. Use evidence (cite sources) to support your response from assigned readings or online lessons, and at least one outside scholarly source.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification. Minimum of 1 scholarly source, which can include your textbook or assigned readings or may be from your additional scholarly research.
Writing Requirements
- Minimum of 3 posts (1 initial & 2 follow-up)
- Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside scholarly source)
- APA format for in-text citations and list of references
Grading
This activity will be graded using the Discussion Grading Rubric. Please review the following link:
- Link (webpage): Discussion Guidelines
Solution:
Integration of the European region dates back to the 1950s. However, it was officially established in 1992 following the creation and ratification of the Maastricht Treaty (Whitman, 2019). The Lisbon Treaty of 2007 created its powers and structure (McBride, 2019). With the signing and ratification of the treaties, the 28 members committed to shared sovereignty as well as the delegation of decision making mandate. Initially, the goal was to promote economic growth and peace within the region (Whitman, 2019). This goal was particularly important at the time seeing that World War II had just ended. Now, its values include freedom, democracy, human dignity, equality, human rights, and rule of law. In 2012, the organization was given the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts in advancing human rights, democracy, reconciliation, and peace across Europe (EU, 2020). Its functions are to promote…Please click the icon below to purchase full answer at only $5