Geoplolitical Events Flashcards
When was the Russian invasion of Ukraine?
2022
How has the war affected Europe?
Oil and gas prices rose
2022 - EU agreed to phase out dependency on Russian oil and gas
6.6 million refugees to Europe.
How has the war affected the whole world?
Exahsabated a hunger crisis in the Middle East and Africa.
Why has China adopted an expansive foreign policy in Africa?
Raw material access.
Bolster political support from weaker African LICs.
Revive loans back, have control over counties in permanent debt.
How has China helped Africa?
Investment - develop housing + education
Modernising tech
What is the Belt and Road initiative?
An overland network of road rail and pipe line corridors
Ocean routes - ports and shipping lanes.
What are the main reasons for the belt and road initiative?
Help to develop land locked economies of Central Asia countries.
Why are some concerned about the belt and road initiative?
Form of economic imperialism
Big commercial presence - big military presence.
Includes claims to the South China Sea.
Give a stat to show how serious economic disparities.
46% of worlds wealth is controlled by 1% of the population.
What shows that addressing global inequality is a key aim for the UN?
Addressing poverty is their first point on the global sustainable development goals.
