Other individual and collective actors
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What are 'other' actors in global politics?
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Actors beyond the main types — individuals, philanthropists/foundations, experts, religious actors and violent non-state actors.
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What is a philanthropist?
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A wealthy person who gives large sums to causes — a source of private power in global politics.
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What is an epistemic community?
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A network of experts whose knowledge shapes policy, such as climate scientists advising governments.
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What is a violent non-state actor?
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An armed group outside the state that uses force, such as a terrorist or insurgent group.
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Why is the Gates Foundation a good example?
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It spends billions on global health, funding more than many governments in some areas and shaping the agenda.
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What power do 'other' actors bring?
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Different things: money, expertise, moral authority, attention — or force.
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Why are 'other' actors controversial?
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Many are unelected and unaccountable, money can buy outsized influence, and some (violent groups) are illegitimate.
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What framework judges any 'other' actor?
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Ask what power it brings (money, expertise, moral authority, force) and whether it is legitimate (elected? accountable? just means?).
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How do religious actors gain influence?
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Through moral authority — faith leaders and groups (like the Pope) can shape opinion and values.
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How do experts gain influence?
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Through trusted evidence — their knowledge shapes what policymakers believe is possible or wise.
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Do 'other' actors hold sovereignty?
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No — none of them holds sovereignty; their power is money, expertise, moral authority or force.
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