E33 Flashcards
Why was an economic system created after WW2?
To prevent a future war
Why did the IMF not allow the Ivory Coast to receive aid until 2013?
The IMF did not allow the Ivory Coast to receive aid until 2013 when its government agreed to set up commercial courts and allow free presidential elections.
What is the Davos Group criticised for?
Prioritising capitalism/too much trust in individuals
Why do TNCs invest large amounts in research and development?
Maintain a competitive edge
Why is the pharmaceuticals industry a controversial beneficiary of patent laws?
TNCs control access to medicinal drugs and some will not invest in developing treatments for diseases in developing countries because they cannot guarantee a profit.
What are the advantages of TNCs operating under state-control?
The advantages of this are that governments can invest in long-term development, such as roads, railways, ports and renewable energy. This drives economic growth and allows countries like China to make neocolonial investments in other countries, or provide sovereign wealth funds for projects.
How have the global actions of superpowers been influential in crisis response, conflict prevention and climate change mitigation?
- Crisis response: Britain contributed over US$1.5 billion of aid to the 2015/16 humanitarian crisis in Syria, making it the second-largest contributor behind the USA.
- Conflict prevention: ‘Official Development Assistance’/the Arab Partnership Programme. In 2014-15, Britain was part of a coalition action against the Islamic State territory in Iraq.
- Climate change mitigation
What are some of the problems of the EU?
Some countries in Europe (such as Norway and Switzerland) prefer to opt in to the free-market but not to political union, and they continue to govern themselves.
When was the United Nations established?
1945
How many countries are part of the UN?
26 countries (1945) - 193 (2016)
What are the aims of the UN?
The aim of the UN is to prevent the recurrence of global conflict, by focussing on establishing fundamental human rights and equal rights for both men and women in all nations.
Explain the importance of the UN in creating global geopolitical stability.
- The UN Security Council can authorise and direct action to resolve a conflict.
- The International Court of Justice resolves legal questions and disputes brought to it by the UN member states.
In 2016, how many UN peacekeeping missions were deployed around the world?
16
How many troops were deployed by China to South Sudan in October 2015?
8,000
