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1
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China spent what on military in 2019?

A

$100 billion

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Define a geographical superpower

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A nation with the ability to protect its global influence anywhere in the world, and be a dominant global force.

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What’s the world’s only superpower?

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the USA

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Define hard power

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A coercive use of power in which utilizes strategies such as military force and economic sanction to exert influence.

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Define soft power

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A way of exerting influence through persuasion and subversive strategies such as the media and the spread of culture.

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Define Smart power

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A combination of the two types of power.

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Define unipolar

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A state in which a sole nation has the largest influence over the globe through the utility of smart power.

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Define multipolar

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A state in which multiple nations have large influence over the globe through utilizing smart power.

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Define and Index

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A way of measuring using two or more combined factors

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Which country had the highest oil production in 2019?

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Saudi Arabia - 10,000 TWh

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Which country had the largest gas reserves in 2019?

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Russia - 100 trillion m3

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Which country had the largest military expenditure in 2019?

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China / USA - $100 billion (USD)

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What are the 5 pillars of superpower status?

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Economical, Cultural, military, political, resources.

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What are the 5 cultural factors?

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Food, clothing, traditions, religion, language.

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What is a prerequisite to superpower status and power?

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A flourishing economy.

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Why is the USA a superpower?

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Military: $100 billion. GDP per capita: $50,000. IMF voting power: 16.52%. Nuclear warheads: 6,800.

17
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What is Mackinder’s Heartland Theory?

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The theory that any nation based on the center of Eurasia would have the most global influence due to its geographical advantage.

18
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What is colonialism?

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The process whereby a nation gains partial or complete control over another area of land and imposes its societal practices upon it.

19
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What is neocolonialism?

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The process whereby cultural, political, and economic pressures are placed upon another country, especially former dependencies.

20
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What is the Mercantile Phase of global influence?

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1500-1850: The phase in which transfer of economic surplus arrived in Britain through looting and plundering.

21
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What was the Imperial Phase of global influence?

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1850 - 1945: The phase in which The British Empire established control over colonies.

22
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What occurred between 1945 and 1990?

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The Cold War.

23
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What were the allies to the USA vs the USSR?

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USA: NATO, Japan, and South Korea.
USSR: Eastern Europe and Cuba.

24
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What were the cultural influences of the USA vs the USSR?

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USA: Pro-consumerist media.
USSR: High arts and ballet

25
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What is the USA vs USSR military power?

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USA: Largest navy in the world and CIA
USSR: nuclear warheads and KGB

26
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Who are the MINTs?

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Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria, Turkey

27
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What are the MINT’s?

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A group of countries quickly developing economically the emerging world.

28
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Who are the BRICS?

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Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa.

29
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What are the BRICS?

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Countries with the fastest growing global economies in the developing world.

30
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What are Brazil’s strengths and weaknesses?

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Large cultural influence: 2016 Olympic games. Lacking in Education

31
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What are Russia’s strengths and weaknesses?

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Huge oil and gas reserves. Just invaded Ukraine.

32
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What are India’s strengths and weaknesses?

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Youthful and educated population. High poverty levels.

33
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What are China’s strengths and weaknesses?

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World’s largest economy. ageing population (OCP)

34
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What are Mexico’s strengths and weaknesses?

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Close proximity to USA, giving it trading opportunity. high levels of drug related crime.

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What are Indonesia’s strengths and weaknesses?

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Untapped natural resources. Deforestation issue leading to worsened natural disasters.

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What are Nigeria’s strengths and weaknesses?

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Generates 1/4 of Africa’s GDP and oil rich. Incredibly corrupt government.

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What are Turkey’s strengths and weaknesses?

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Youthful and educated population. External political tensions.

Geography - Superpowers (year 1.5) (6 decks)

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