SP 3.4 - Gulf States Threat? Flashcards
Since WW2 what have been 3 notable changes for superpowers?
The struggle for power between USA and USSR
The decline of colonial superpowers (i.e. UK)
The emerging BRICs and the EU as potential superpowers
Who came up with the modernisation theory and what were the basic outlines?
W.W.Rostow in 1960’s. All countries must move through the five stages of development:
- Traditional society 2. Preconditions for takeoff
- The takeoff 4. Drive to maturity
- High mass consupmtion
What did A.G.Frank come up with and how does it work?
The dependency theory
Capitalist core keeps periphery under-developed by exploiting cheap resources, taking skilled workers and selling them manufactured goods.
this helps the developed world become wealthier.
which theory do the Asian Tigers support?
the modernisation theory, although many other countries attempted to create the preconditions for take off by investing in infrastructure and industry but failed and were stuck in debt.
What group of countries question A.G.Franks theory?
Newly industrialised countries (NICs). Although some (asian tigers) all received huge economic support from USA as they were close to China and therefore could prevent the spread of communism.
How big is Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund?
$875 billion
Name three airlines in the GS and their current fleet size
Qatar airways: 147
Etihad airways: 114
Emirates airway: 219
Name two trade free zones in Dubai
Dubai Internet and Media cities
Dubai Knowledge village
How much of the population is foreign born?
33% in Bahrain
85% in the UAE,
60% in Qatar and Kuwait
30% in Oman
Where are many migrants from?
India, Bangladesh and Pakistan
What is the ecological footprint in some of the small GS?
it’s 9.6 global hectares per person (gha) in the USA
7.3 in Kuwait and 11.9 in the UAE.
By what percentage has the number of cars increased in Abu Dhabi?
600%
