7.8 Developing Nations

Question 1

7.8a Developing economic ties between emerging powers and the developing world

China into Africa

Answer 1

CASE STUDY

Question 2

7.8a Developing economic ties between emerging powers and the developing world

interdependence

Answer 2

If developing countries align themselves economically and politically with emerging countries such as India, China and Russia this could have significant impacts on world trade patterns and geopolitical alliances.

Question 3

7.8a Developing economic ties between emerging powers and the developing world

environmental impacts

Answer 3

a

Question 4

7.8a Developing economic ties between emerging powers and the developing world

opportunities and challenges

Answer 4

a

Question 5

7.8b The rising importance of certain Asian countries on the global stage

Answer 5

The rising economic importance of certain Asian countries on the global stage increases the geopolitical influence of the region but also creates political and economic tensions within it.

ASIAN TENSIONS CASE STUDY

Question 6

7.8c Cultural, political, economic and environmental tensions in the Middle East

Answer 6

Cultural, political, economic and environmental tensions in the Middle East represent an ongoing challenge to superpowers and emerging powers due to complex geopolitical relations combined with the supply of vital energy resources.

MIDDLE EAST CASE STUDY