arctic, national interest and more Flashcards
1
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what is national interest?
A
maybe a cultural, economic, political, religious, or military goal of a nation. also, how are they going to achieve that goal
2
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what are the reasons why a country may pursue national interest?
A
economic prosperity
safety and security
beliefs and values
3
Q
what makes national interest so complex
A
the interests of a nation can change over time for example:
Mustafa Kemal led Turkey to independence in 1922. He wanted to make Turkey a secular (non-religious) nation. He banned headscarves for women in universities.
In 2008, the government changed the law back to promote Muslim values
4
Q
why did Canada relocate the Inuit in the 1950s?
A
to claim land and for oil and other such reasores
