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SUPERPOWERS CS Flashcards

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What is my case study for POST WAR INDIRECT CONTROL?

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China in Africa (largest trading partner)

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POST WAR INDIRECT CONTROL: How many Chinese are living in Africa?

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1 million

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POST WAR INDIRECT CONTROL: Between 2009 and 2012 how much in loans has the Chinese given?

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$10 billion

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POST WAR INDIRECT CONTROL: In 2012 how much did trade in Africa reach?

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$198.5 billion

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POST WAR INDIRECT CONTROL: What % of global resources has Africa got?

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40%

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What is my Case study for TENSIONS OVER RESOURCES - TERROTORIES?

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South and East China Sea’s

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TENSIONS OVER RESOURCES - TERROTORIES: How many islands are China and Japan in dispute over?

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8 islands rich in fish/gas/oil reserves

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TENSIONS OVER RESOURCES - TERROTORIES: When were the islands transferred to the US sovereignty?

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1972

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TENSIONS OVER RESOURCES - TERROTORIES: What happened in 2010 and 2012?

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2010: Japanese coastguard rammed Chinese fishing trawler. 2012: Japanese activists staged a protest on the islands, angry reaction from beijing

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What is my Case Study for TENSIONS OVER RESOURCES?

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Western Russia and eastern Europe

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TENSIONS OVER RESOURCES: Why has tension over resources occurred between Russia and former communist sates of EE?

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since the accession 8 countries joined the EU in 2004 - changing alliance to the west

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TENSIONS OVER RESOURCES: What did Russia do in response to Us?

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Opposed the Us constructing a missile in Poland by planting a Russian flag on the Artic seabed

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TENSIONS OVER RESOURCES: What did Russia do to Ukraine?

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consolidate territory claims by cutting off its gas supply through Gazprom

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What is my Case study for DEVELOPING ECONOMIC TIES BETWEEN EMERGING & DEVELOPING?

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China in Africa

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DEVELOPING ECONOMIC TIES BETWEEN EMERGING & DEVELOPING: What is China doing?

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Investing money in Africa to help it develop, but takes its resources

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DEVELOPING ECONOMIC TIES BETWEEN EMERGING & DEVELOPING: What are the opportunities for Africa?

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Infrastructure built/ transport for connection/ receive education/ new equip and tech/ chance to develop

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DEVELOPING ECONOMIC TIES BETWEEN EMERGING & DEVELOPING: What are the threats to Africa?

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Losing out socially, economically as focused on economic/ don’t have to confirm to “Western style democracies” so is more unequal/ political disputes/ small tribes loose out due to corruption/ leakage effect to china

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DEVELOPING ECONOMIC TIES BETWEEN EMERGING & DEVELOPING: What % of development is due to China in Africa?

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30%

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DEVELOPING ECONOMIC TIES BETWEEN EMERGING & DEVELOPING: How many free state schools has China built in Africa?

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20

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DEVELOPING ECONOMIC TIES BETWEEN EMERGING & DEVELOPING: How much money has China provided in development aid?

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$2-3 billion

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