Definition

• International perspective is the process of opinion and viewpoint that incorporates analysis and concerns from different parts of the world. Many times this multinational viewpoint originates from various national interests, which have outstanding concerns with one particular subject. Historically, fishing rights and use of international waters have been a focus for international perspectives.
  
  

Relevancy

• On any subject matter, it is possible that the viewpoints of some nations might be more important than those of other secondary nations. For example, an international commission on whaling will directly address the activities of seafaring nations, while only slightly affect those places that do not participate in this activity.
  
  

The Modern Era

• An increase in international activities and trade has naturally created more international perspectives from places that traditionally did not participate in an international forum. One growing area of concern that effects all nations is the overall quality and health of the environment. This is an important issue than affect the smaller countries as well as the major powers.