CONTENT STATEMENT
18. Individuals and organizations work within, or outside of, established systems of power, authority and governance to influence their own security and the security of others.
CONTENT ELABORATION
Established systems of power, authority, and governance include international and regional treaties, alliances, and organizations governing interactions between nations and international groups such as:
- United Nations;
- International Court of Justice;
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization;
- Organization of American States;
- Association of Southeast Asian Nations; and
- African Union.
Individuals and organizations sometimes choose to work outside of the established systems of power, authority and governance. They may feel disenfranchised, unrepresented, or they may not recognize the authority of established systems. Such groups may form alternative systems or agencies, engage in civil disobedience, dissent, or illegal activities such as:
- violence;
- piracy;
- organized crime; and
- terrorist activities.
EXPECTATIONS FOR LEARNING
Analyze how individuals and groups work within the established systems of power, authority and governance.
Analyze an example of how and why an individual or group chose to work outside of the established systems of power, authority or governance.