International Influences Flashcards
Economic Point
The US has the largest economy in the world with over 20 trillion dollars GDP in 2018.
Economic Knowledge
The US economy makes up nearly a quarter of the world’s Economy compared to China who only makes up 16% of world economy.
Economic Balance Point
US has failed to stop China’s rapid economic growth which which is catching up with the USA’s economy.
Economic Balance Knowledge
by 2028 China will have a larger GDP than the USA as China’s economy is growing at a significantly faster rate than the American economy.
Economic Eval
Yes Influence
Political Point
The USA is a permanent member of the Security Council and is one of only 5 countries that have the power to veto decisions that can have implications at an international level
Political Knowledge
US used it’spower to veto is in 2018 the US vetoed any further action in the Middle East.
Political Balance
Russia (and three other countries) also has the power to veto decisions made by the UN Security Council
Political Bal Knowledge
Russia has vetoed 19 times between 2011 and 2020 which is more than the the 4 vetos from the US in the same time period.
Political Eval
Less Influence
Military Point
The US has the biggest military in the world and in 2020 spent more on it’s military than the next 10 highest spending countries combined.
Military Example
In 2019 the US spent more than $700 billion on Military which is far more than any other country.
Military Boost Point
The US is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) which has 30 members which has the aim to safeguard the freedoms and security of it’s members by political and military means.
Military Boost Knowledge
NATO used it’s military force to invade Afghanistan after 9/11 to get rid of Al Qaeda who were responsible for the attack.
Military Eval
Most Effective
