Superpowers Flashcards

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An example of economic tensions of superpowers

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Rise of ISIS brought western nations together the protect Iraq’s oil reserves

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From 1981-2010 how much did China reduce poverty by

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680 million

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How many people in China don’t have access to safe drinking water?

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360 million

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An example of political tensions of superpower

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USA is a large supporter of Israel who isn’t supported by Muslim Middle East making it hard for the USA to have a positive influence

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An example of Cultural tensions of superpowers

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Shia Iran and Sunni Iraq

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An example of environmental tensions of superpowers

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Past conflict damage to oil infrastructure oil spills

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How much does the US spend on its military?

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$877
3 times more than China

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