SUPERPOWERS CS Flashcards
What is my case study for POST WAR INDIRECT CONTROL?
China in Africa (largest trading partner)
POST WAR INDIRECT CONTROL: How many Chinese are living in Africa?
1 million
POST WAR INDIRECT CONTROL: Between 2009 and 2012 how much in loans has the Chinese given?
$10 billion
POST WAR INDIRECT CONTROL: In 2012 how much did trade in Africa reach?
$198.5 billion
POST WAR INDIRECT CONTROL: What % of global resources has Africa got?
40%
What is my Case study for TENSIONS OVER RESOURCES - TERROTORIES?
South and East China Sea’s
TENSIONS OVER RESOURCES - TERROTORIES: How many islands are China and Japan in dispute over?
8 islands rich in fish/gas/oil reserves
TENSIONS OVER RESOURCES - TERROTORIES: When were the islands transferred to the US sovereignty?
1972
TENSIONS OVER RESOURCES - TERROTORIES: What happened in 2010 and 2012?
2010: Japanese coastguard rammed Chinese fishing trawler. 2012: Japanese activists staged a protest on the islands, angry reaction from beijing
What is my Case Study for TENSIONS OVER RESOURCES?
Western Russia and eastern Europe
TENSIONS OVER RESOURCES: Why has tension over resources occurred between Russia and former communist sates of EE?
since the accession 8 countries joined the EU in 2004 - changing alliance to the west
TENSIONS OVER RESOURCES: What did Russia do in response to Us?
Opposed the Us constructing a missile in Poland by planting a Russian flag on the Artic seabed
TENSIONS OVER RESOURCES: What did Russia do to Ukraine?
consolidate territory claims by cutting off its gas supply through Gazprom
What is my Case study for DEVELOPING ECONOMIC TIES BETWEEN EMERGING & DEVELOPING?
China in Africa
DEVELOPING ECONOMIC TIES BETWEEN EMERGING & DEVELOPING: What is China doing?
Investing money in Africa to help it develop, but takes its resources
DEVELOPING ECONOMIC TIES BETWEEN EMERGING & DEVELOPING: What are the opportunities for Africa?
Infrastructure built/ transport for connection/ receive education/ new equip and tech/ chance to develop
DEVELOPING ECONOMIC TIES BETWEEN EMERGING & DEVELOPING: What are the threats to Africa?
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
DEVELOPING ECONOMIC TIES BETWEEN EMERGING & DEVELOPING: What % of development is due to China in Africa?
30%
DEVELOPING ECONOMIC TIES BETWEEN EMERGING & DEVELOPING: How many free state schools has China built in Africa?
20
DEVELOPING ECONOMIC TIES BETWEEN EMERGING & DEVELOPING: How much money has China provided in development aid?
$2-3 billion
