Globalisation Flashcards
What is globalisation?
A process by which people, their ideas, and activities become integrated and interconnected around the world
Factors that has speed up the process of globalisation
Multinational corporations, transportation, and communications
What does the term connectivity refer to?
How well places are being linked by communication networks or how they are connected
Why do nations need to be interdependent?
1) for worldwide trade,
2) to maintain global peace
3) to provideinternational assistance during disaster
4) to improve international relationships
Brunei is a member of many international and regional organisation including __________________________
- Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
- Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC)
- Commonwealth of Nations
- United Nations (UN)
Brunei is a member of many international and regional organisation including __________________________
- Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
- Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC)
- Commonweath of Nations
- United Nations (UN)
Brunei is a member of many international and regional organisation including __________________________
- Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
- Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC)
- Commonweath of Nations
- United Nations (UN)
When was ASEAN formed
1967
ASEAN comprises of how many countries
10
Entirety of Southeast Asia, except for Timor Leste
What is the main reason for the formation of ASEAN?
Nations in SEA were interdependent on each other for success
Why was there a need to form a regional organisation in SEA?
To look after regional peace and stability, economic growth, social progress, and cultural development
The headquarters of ASEAN is located in _______________
Jakarta, Indonesia
Motto for ASEAN
One Vision, One Identity, One Community
What does the ASEAN logo represent
Peaceful, stable, united, and dynamic ASEAN
How many colours are there in the ASEAN logo
four
Red, blue, yellow, & white
What does the colour BLUE represent in the ASEAN logo?
Peace and Stability
What does the colour RED represent in the ASEAN logo?
Courage and Dynamism
What does the colour YELLOW represent in the ASEAN logo?
Prosperity
What does the colour WHITE represent in the ASEAN logo?
Purity
The dream of ASEAN to bind all the ten countries in Southeast Asia in friendship and unity is represented by the ____________________________
Ten stalks of padi
When did Brunei joined ASEAN?
7th January 1984
What are the benefits of joining ASEAN?
- Political experience & benefits
- Peace and stability
- Dealing with transnational problems
- Economic cooperation & assistance
- Disaster relief
Capital city of Cambodia and its currency
Phenom Penh | Riel
Capital city of Laos and its currency
Vientiane | Kip
Capital city of Myanmar and its currency
Nay Pyi Taw | Kyat
Capital city of Vietnam and its currency
Hanoi | Dong
Capital city of Brunei Darussalam and its currency
Bandar Seri Begawan | Brunei dollar
Capital city of Indonesia and its currency
Jakarta | rupiah
Capital city of The Philippines and its currency
Manila | Peso
Capital city of Malaysia and its currency
Kuala Lumpur | Ringgit
Capital city of Singapore and its currency
Singapore| Singapore dollar
Capital city of Thailand and its currency
Bangkok | Thai Baht
What is a constitution?
A list agreed fundamental principles held by an organisation or a state
ASEAN Charter was made to guide the actions of ASEAN nations
The low intensity war known as Konfrontasi was fought between ________________ and ________________.
Indonesia and Malaysia
War waged by Indonesia to oppose the formation of Federation of Malaysia
ASEAN organises ________ by which students can visit students in other countries so that they can develop student leadership, independence and confidence.
Student Exchange Programs
Southeast Asian (SEA) Games are held once in every how many years?
Once every TWO years
ASEAN members also cooperate and participate in what UN-led mission?
Peacekeeping
What is the definition of peacekeeping?
The preservation of peace between hostile groups by international military forces.
The soldiers who are deployed to help are called as Peacekeepers
What is the full form of APEC
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Main aim of APEC?
To support sustainable economic growth and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region
What does APEC focuses on in order to ease business and investment to grow in the member country?
Regional trade policies
How does Brunei benefit from APEC membership?
Brunei’s economy has benefited from the strong business and trade networks
What does OIC stand for?
Organisation of Islamic Conference
When was OIC founded?
1969
Members in OIC
57 members
Headquarters of OIC
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Main aim of OIC
1) To promote cooperation in unity among its member states
and
2) To protect Islamic holy places
How does Brunei benefit from OIC membership?
Brunei has promoted Islamic interest and values for the benefit of the Islamic Ummah
An organisation that comprises of nations that was once part of the British Empire
Commonwealth of Nations
When was the Commonweath of Nations founded?
1931
Members in the Commonweath of Nations
56 members
The headquarters of the Commonweatlh of Nations
London, United Kingdom
What was the purpose for the formation of the Commonwealth?
To enable members to cooperate with each other on promoting good government, human rights, and economic and social development.
(1) good government (2) human rights (3) economic & social development
How often do the members of the Commonwealth meet?
Every TWO years
A general assembly to discuss matters of common interest
In which country was the 2014 XX Commonwealth Games held?
This was the 20th Commonwealth Games
Glasgow, Scotland
The Commonwealth Games are held once in how many years?
Once every four years
When was the United Nations founded?
1945
Members in the UN
192 members
Headquarters of UN
New York, USA
Main purpose for the formation of UN
To build cooperation in (1) international law (2) international security, (3) economic development, (4) social progress, (5) human rights and (6) achieve world peace
When did Brunei join UN?
1984
The UN has an organisation that promotes global health matters known as the
World Health Organisation (WHO)
The positive impacts that globalisation has brought to our culture and society
- Awareness about the cultures of others
- Exchange of information and collaboration
The negative impacts that globalisation has brought to our culture and society
- Loss of local culture and sense of belonging
- Growing consumerism and materialism
The positive impacts that globalisation has brought to the world’s economy and trade
- Improvement in standard of living
- More job opportunities
The negative impacts that globalisation has brought to the worlds economy and trade
Growing gap between rich and poor
MNCs took advantage of cheap, low-skilled workers by setting up businesses in developing countries. These businesses are sometimes called as _________________.
Sweat shops
The positive impact of globalisation has brought to the world’s security
- Enhance global security
- Enhance health security
The negative impact of globalisation has brought to the world’s security
Disease epidemics
The positive impact of globalisation has brought to the environment
- Environmental management and awareness of eco-tourism
- Advancement of alternative energy
The negative impact of globalisation has brought to the environment
- Deforestation
- Global warming and climate change
Natural disasters that are caused by deforestation
Landslides and floods
Examples of alternative energy in Southeast Asia
Solar and wind power
The project that has helped Brunei to protect its rainforest
The Heart of Borneo project
What is the meaning of transnational problems?
Problems that relates to more than one country, and happen across border
The transnational problem that happened in the 1990s that affected many parts of Southeast Asia
Haze pollution
This is the agreement that was made in 2002 to deal with his pollution that came from land forest fire
Transboundary Haze Pollution agreement
The haze pollution in the 1990s was caused by the peat field fire in what country?
Sumatra, Indonesia
The system of cargo transportation that fit on ships trains and trucks
Containerisation
Define global village
People’s information, entertainment and culture throughout the world are interconnected through the use telecommunications (TV, radio, newspapers, internet)
