Although the Future of the Nation-State Is Uncertain, States Are

question 15

Essay

Although the future of the nation-state is uncertain, states are still the main actors in global politics. However, their status is being challenged by forces from above, through international organizations, and by forces from below, through devolution. Will states reach a point at which they are no longer able to perform their basic functions? If so, will states be replaced by some other actor on the world stage?

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Definitions:

Intellectual Disability

A condition characterized by significant limitations both in intellectual functioning (reasoning, learning, problem solving) and in adaptive behavior, which covers a range of everyday social and practical skills.

PKU

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic disorder characterized by the inability of the body to break down the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to its accumulation and potential brain damage.

Sex Chromosome

A chromosome in the shape of a Y (male) or an X (female) that determines the sex of the child.

Klinefelter Syndrome

A chromosomal disorder found among males that is caused by an extra X sex chromosome and is characterized by infertility and mild intellectual disability.