3.2.1.2 Global systems - Issues associated with interdependence

Question 1

Explain the geopolitical issue occuring in the Malacca Straits (International scale).

Answer 1

100,000 boats carrying goods from China every year through the Malacca Strait are at risk from piracy from Somalian pirates.

Question 2

What are some examples of unequal global systems?

Answer 2

• G7
• G20
• OECD

Question 3

Who are the G7? What do they do?

Answer 3

A group of 7 countries: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.

These countries meet in a summit every year to:
- Discuss issues and resolve them - e.g. the concept of HIPC introduced (the relieving of debt for LICs)
- Boost trade
- Strengthen relationships
- Exchange ideas

Question 4

Who are the G20? What do they do?

Answer 4

An international forum for the governments and central banks of 20 major economies. They meet at a summit every year to discuss issues.

Question 5

Why was the G20 established in 1990?

Answer 5

Gives a voice to the major developing economies who felt that the WTO was not fully serving their interests.

Question 6

What is the OECD? What do they do?

Answer 6

The Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development involving 34 or the richest and most influential countries. This is an important source of networking between countries committed to a market economy.

Question 7

Name a geopolitical issue which has occurred at an international scale.

Answer 7

The South China Sea Dispute.