EQ2 Superpowers and decision making Flashcards
What can superpowers and emerging economies dramatically affect?
Peoples wellbeing, the environment, and geopolitical stability
What role do superpowers often play in times of crisis?
Leading role
What has the US become involved in to try and bring stability?
Numerous armed conflicts
What example is given of the US removing a leader to bring stability?
Removing Gaddafi from power in Libya
What major health crisis did superpowers invest in to help find a vaccine?
COVID-19
What organizations increasingly play a significant role in dealing with conflicts?
Global alliances like NATO
What is UNICEF’s role in global crises?
Dealing with natural disasters
What is a key strategy for successive US governments in the Middle East?
Middle eastern stability for energy security
What has the US recently reported regarding ISIS?
To ‘defeat ISIS’
How has the superpowers’ response to COVID been characterized?
Very underwhelming
What has been the trend in countries’ approaches to global crises like COVID?
Adopt their own approaches
Which country has the highest known death toll from COVID?
The US
What significant global crisis is mentioned alongside COVID?
Climate change and ecosystem crisis
What mass extinction are we currently experiencing?
The 6th mass extinction
Who are the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases?
China and the US
What is the role of the United Nations in global security?
Key player in decision making
What is NATO?
An alliance of countries from Europe and North America that safeguards the Allies’ freedom and security by military and political means
What does ANZUS stand for?
Australia, New Zealand, and US treaty that protects the security of the Pacific
What is the European Union?
An economic alliance
What does NAFTA stand for?
North American Free Trade Agreement
What is ASEAN?
Association of Southeast Asian Nations which accelerates economic growth
What does BRICS represent?
Emerging market economies seeking deeper ties and economic expansion
What does IPCC stand for?
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
What does UNEP stand for?
United Nations Environment Programme
