These NSAs include, amongst others, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Trans- national Corporations (TNCs), epistemic communities (which are networks of experts on a cer- tain policy issue), social movements, liberation movements, churches, the mafia, and terrorist networks (Furtak, 1997; Haas, 1993; Willets, 1982.

… Non-state actors include organizations and individuals that are not affiliated with, directed by, or funded through the government. These include corporations, private financial institutions, and NGOs, as well as paramilitary and armed resistance groups.

States are important actors in international relations because their governments set the rules structuring how their citizens interact (through trade or working abroad, for example) with people all over the world.

As explained under Section 1 of the Handbook, there are four groups of non‑State actors: NGOs, private sector entities, philanthropic foundations and academic institutions.

Non-state describes a stakeholder or force in a debate or conflict in which sovereign states and international organizations are the major and minor parties, respectively. Non-state may also refer to groups that are unincorporated within a particular state, or are unknown to the state or nation they are within.

Non-state institutions assume different functions and focus on a specific objective. In general, they develop certain services needed by members of the society for their progress. There are different non-state institutions that operate in society. Two of them are banks and corporations.

A State is a political unit that has sovereignty over an area of territory and the people within it. Sovereignty is the legitimate and ultimate authority over a polity (i.e., a political unit). ‘ A country is simply another word for State. The United States can be referred to as either a ‘country’ or a ‘State.

A State signifies an independent country. It has legitimate authority over a political unit. For example United States is a State that is sovereign over all 50 states and territories such as Puerto Rico and Guam islands. Talking about states- they constitute a part of country.

Nations and Nation-States There are some States which have two nations, such as Canada and Belgium. Even with its multicultural society, the United States is also referred to as a nation-state because of the shared American “culture.” There are nations without States. For example, the Kurds are stateless people.

According to the declarative theory of statehood, a sovereign state can exist without being recognised by other sovereign states. Unrecognised states will often find it difficult to exercise full treaty-making powers or engage in diplomatic relations with other sovereign states.

The United States of America, or U.S.A., is a country in North America. However, when people use the singular term America (or American) they’re almost always referring to the U.S.A. And did you know the United States of America is the third largest country in the world by both land area and population?

(7) Necessity of State: The state is badly needed for the public good, maintenance of law and order, social welfare, establishment of justice, economic and political welfare of the people. In the absence of the state anarchy will prevail and there will be chaos and confusion in society.

These functions aim to maintain internal peace, order, and safety, the protection of persons and property, and the preservation of the state’s own existence and external security. These are the original functions of the state, and they persist under any form of government.

We need a state for: providing food, clothing and shelter to the poor. providing medical care and education to all. building roads, train lines, water pipes and sewers.