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CONTEMPORARY WORLD PART2 Flashcards

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International Relations Institutions

founded in 1945 after the WORLD WAR II. Promotes friendly relations between nations

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United Nations

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International Relations Institutions

UN has _____ member states

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193

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International Relations Institutions

the main headquarters of UN is in

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NEW YORK CITY

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International Relations Institutions

The Main Organs of the UN

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1.UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
2.UN SECURITY COUNCIL
3.INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE
4.ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL
5.SECRETARIAT

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International Relations Institutions: MAIN ORGANS OF THE UN

the main decision making and representative assembly (meeting)

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UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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International Relations Institutions: MAIN ORGANS OF THE UN

maintenance of international peace and security

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UN SECURITY COUNCIL

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International Relations Institutions: MAIN ORGANS OF THE UN

principal judicial organ of the United Nations

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INTERNATION COURT OF JUSTICE

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International Relations Institutions: MAIN ORGANS OF THE UN

Five permanent members of UN SECURITY COUNCIL

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FRANCE
RUSSIA
US
UK
CHINA

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International Relations Institutions: MAIN ORGANS OF THE UN

assists the UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY in promoting economic and social development (ayuda)

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ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL

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International Relations Institutions: MAIN ORGANS OF THE UN

provides statistics/studies, information, and other dates when needed by other UN branches for their meetings. Organize the general assembly/

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Secretariat

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International Relations Institutions

eight significant industrialized nations (TOP 8 WEALTHY COUNTRIES)

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Group of 8

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International Relations Institutions

countries na kasali sa Group of 8

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Germany
Canada
France
Us
Russia
Italy
Japan
United Kingdom

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International Relations Institutions

World’s main ECONOMIES

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Group of 20

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International Relations Institutions

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, European Union. These countries are included in the _________

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Group of 20

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International Relations Institutions

founded in 1949. SECURITY ALLIANCE made up of 30 nations

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NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION (NATO)

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International Relations Institutions

there goal is to DEFEND THE MEMBER’S AUTONOMY AND SECURITY by political and military action

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North ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION (NATO)

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International Relations Institutions

What is the goal of NATO before (original goal)

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to fight communism

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International Relations Institutions

remove tariff and non-tariff barriers between US, CANADA, AND MEXICO

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NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT (NAFTA)

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International Relations Institutions

27 EUROPIAN NATIONS
Promote LONG TERM PEACE in the continent

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European Union

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International Relations Institutions

what are the countries that are not members of EUROPEAN UNION?

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SWITZERLAND, NORWAY, UK etc.

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International Relations Institutions

The ________ left the European Union (EU) on January 31, 2020. This event is known as Brexit.

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UNITED KINGDOM

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International Relations Institutions

forum for industrialized nations to talk about a variety of issues (Global Warming)

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Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development

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International Relations Institutions

help those in need - HUMANITARIAN AID (AFFECTED BY WAR)

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RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT SOCIETIES

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REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN ASIA

established in 1967. Unite Southeast Asia against communism. made economic cooperation a top priority

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Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

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REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN ASIA

5 founding members of ASEAN

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SINGAPORE, THAILAND, INDONESIA, MALAYSIA, PHILIPPINES

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REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN ASIA

signed on 1976 in Bali, Indonesia. Pledge no to interfere in the internal affairs of any country (ASEAN NON-INTERFERENCE)

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TREATY OF AMITY AND COOPERATION

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REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN ASIA

at present, its goal is to promote economic integration

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TREAT OF AMITY AND COOPERATION

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REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN ASIA

established in 2008. Principles and rules

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ASEAN CHARTER

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REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN ASIA

established in 1989 (whole Asia) goal is to foster effective and transparent economic transactions in the region

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Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

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trade pacts that aim to reduce trade constraints like tariffs, quotas, and other limitations. enhance commercial prospects, consumer welfare, and economic growth

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FREE-TRADE AGREEMENT

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delegates from different states, including the Philippines, gathered to PLAN FOR THE GLOBAL ECONOMY POST-WORLD WAR II

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BRETTON-WOODS CONFERENCE (1945)

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what are the goals of BRETTON-WOODS CONFERENCE?

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  1. stable monetary system
  2. free trade
  3. economic recovery from war
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*advocate policies that support monetary cooperation and financial stability - to develop the country
*short to medium-term credits
*economic stability

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INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

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*assist developing nations in enhancing their economies and reducing poverty (ayuda)
*special finance assistance
*reduce poverty

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world bank

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what is the primary reason of poverty?

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lack of education

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KINDS OF POVERTY

inability to meet basic material needs such as food, shelter, and clothing

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absolute poverty

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KINDS OF POVERTY

level of household income that is considerably lower than the median level income within a country

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relative poverty

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KINDS OF POVERTY

poverty that occurs repeatedly over time

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cyclical poverty

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KINDS OF POVERTY

results from problems in society that lead to lack of opportunity

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structural poverty

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trapping of heat in the earth’s surface

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greenhouse effect

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increase in the planet’s overall average temperature in recent decades

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global warming

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long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns

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climate change

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_______ causes global temperatures to rises, resulting in__________ which then results in __________

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greenhouse gases - global warming – climate change

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gives countries specific targets to reduce emissions of 6 greenhouse gases

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KYOTO PROTOCOL (1997)

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how many countries are included in KYOTO PROTOCOL

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What country that did not ratify the agreement (KYOTO PROTOCOL), citing possible negative economic effects

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measures to achieve success include mandatory emissions reporting, a new technology framework, and global stocktaking every five years

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Paris Agreement (2016)

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attempts to satisfy present demands without compromising the capacity of future generations to satisfy their own needs

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sustainability/sustainable development

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what are the 3 pillars of sustainability

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  1. economic
  2. social
  3. environmental
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3 pillars of sustainability:

ability of economy to maintain and improve its standard of living over time

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3 pillars of sustainability:

all members of society have access to basic needs and services (EQUALITY)

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3 pillars of sustainability:

responsible use of natural resources and protecting the environment for future generations

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environmental

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provide framework for action and a goal to achieve by 2030

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sustainable development goals 2015

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pila kabuok ang SDG sa UN

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SDG 1-5

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  1. NO POVERTY
  2. ZERO HUNGER
  3. GOOD HEALTH AND WELL BEING
  4. QUALITY EDUCATION
  5. GENDER EQUALITY
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SDG 6-10

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  1. CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
  2. AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
  3. DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
  4. INDUSTRY, INNOVATION, INFRASTRUCTURES
  5. REDUCED INEQUALITIES
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SDG 11-14

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  1. SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  2. RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
  3. CLIMATE ACTION
  4. LIFE BELOW WATER
  5. LIFE ON LAND
  6. PEACE, JUSTICE, STRONG INSTITUTIONS
  7. PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
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RECENT WORLD EVENTS

ideological warfare between US and USSR (UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS)

CAPITALISM VS. COMMUNISM

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RECENT WORLD EVENTS: PROXY WARS

*North vs. South Korea
*UN sent volunteer forces from its member states including the Philippines

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KOREAN WAR

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Korean war STALEMATE AT THE WHAT PARALLEL

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RECENT WORLD EVENTS: PROXY WARS

*North vs. South Vietnam
*Ho Chi Minh and his forces used guerilla warfare tactics to defeat the US-backed South Vietnam

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VIETNEM WAR

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RECENT WORLD EVENTS: PROXY WARS

VIETNAM WAR - Stalemate at the ______ parallel until US withdraw all its forces from SOUTH VIETNAM

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RECENT WORLD EVENTS: PROXY WARS

During VIETNAM WAR, ____________ and his forces used guerilla warfare tactics to defeat the US-backed South Vietnam

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HO CHI MINH

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RECENT WORLD EVENTS:

UKRAINE AND RUSSIA WAR started on

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FEBRUARY 24, 2022 to present

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RECENT WORLD EVENTS:

cause of UKRAINE - RUSSIA WAR

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UKRAINE tried to join NATO to align itself with the west

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RECENT WORLD EVENTS:

who is the premier of Russia

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VLADIMIR PUTIN

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RECENT WORLD EVENTS:

________, premier of Russia ordered the invasion of UKRAINE to prevent their entry into NATO

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VLADIMIR PUTIN

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RECENT WORLD EVENTS:

who is the president of UKRAINE who refused to surrender despite the cost (UKRAINE-RUSSIA WAR)

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VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY

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ISRAEL - PALESTINE WAR started on

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OCTOBER 7, 2023 to present

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RECENT WORLD EVENTS:

HAMAS (ISLAMIC RESISTANCE MOVEMENT) invaded Southern Israel to reclaim the lands of Palestine

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ISRAEL-PALESTINE WAR

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NAKBA means

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catastrophe

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RECENT WORLD EVENTS: ISRAEL-PALESTINE WAR

at present, Israel continues to bomb areas of the ________

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GAZA STRIP

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RECENT WORLD EVENTS:

SEVEN COUNTRIES each claim a portion of the same territory

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SOUTH CHINA SEA DISPUTES

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SEVEN COUNTRIES INVOLVED IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA DISPUTES

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BRUNEI, MALAYSIA, INDONESIA
CHINA, PHILIPPINES
TAIWAN, VIETNAM

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RECENT WORLD EVENTS: SOUTH CHINA SEA DISPUTES

CHINA uses the _________ to claim huge swaths of territory

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9 DASH LINE

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RECENT WORLD EVENTS: SOUTH CHINA SEA DISPUTES

PHILIPPINES uses the ___________ decisions and the ___________ laws

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PERMANENT COURT OF ARBITRATION

UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE SEA

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