The UN, EU and NATO

Question 1

What countries make up the permanent members of the UN security council?

Answer 1

Britain, France, USA, Russia, China

Question 2

How many members of the UN security council are there?

Answer 2

15

Question 3

When was the UN set up?

Answer 3

1945, 50 countries signed the original charter. Including the US and UK

Question 4

What is the main aim of the UN?

Answer 4

To maintain international peace and security.

Question 5

Give an example of the UKs contribution within the UN

Answer 5

• In 2013 after 10 years of FCO campaigning and negotiation with UK staff. The Arms Trade Treaty was signed. Is an attempt to regulate the international trade of conventional weapons.
• In 2022 the UK said it would give billions less to foreign aid international organisations, like the UN

Question 6

What do the UK political parties think about the UN?

Answer 6

There is a cross party concencus that we should be in the UN

Question 7

Does the UN have a military?

Answer 7

The UN can impose military and non-military sanctions in the case of non-compliance.

Question 8

When was the EU originally formed?

Answer 8

1958, The European Economic Communities was formed. The UK was not a founding member.
Formed under The Rome Treaty

Question 9

When/What was the Maastricht treaty?

Answer 9

1993, EEC becomes the EU.
The Treaty established a common foreign and security policy
The Treaty developed close cooperation on justice and home affairs to ensure the safety and security of European citizens.

Question 10

Why was the EU formed?

Answer 10

After WW2 as a way to create peace amongst Europe

Question 11

How many times did the UK attempt to join the EEC?

Answer 11

3, 1963 and 1967 attempts were both vetoed by the French President, Charles de Gaulle.
The UK officially joined the EEC in 1973

Question 12

Give an example of financial contributions made by the UK to the EU

Answer 12

In 2018, the UK contributed £15.5 billion to the EU and their overall aim was to contribute 2% of their annual GDP

Question 13

Why did the UK leave the EU?

Answer 13

in 2016 David Cameron held a referendum to decide whether the UK should stay in the EU. The UK voted leave 51.89%.

Question 14

Why was NATO formed?

Answer 14

Started the the United States and Canada to provide collective security against the Soviet Union

Question 15

How significant is the UK’s involvement in NATO?

Answer 15

The UK provides 12-14% of total NATO capability. Roughly 2.1 % of their GDP, or £138 million a year.

Question 16

Give examples of how the UK is involved with NATO?

Answer 16

• The UK has over a thousand military personnel deployed with NATO around the world
• The UK takes a lead role in cyber-welfare in NATO
  -In November 2022, UK forces were doubled in Estonia to enhance NATO’s power.

Question 17

What did the European Communities Act of 1972 do?

Answer 17

Provided a legal basis for the UKs membership in the European Communities. It incorporated EU law into domestic law.

Question 18

Which act facilitated the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union ?

Answer 18

European Union (withdrawal) Act 2018

Question 19

What Treaty founded the UN?

Answer 19

The United Nations Charter

Question 20

What Treaty founded NATO?

Answer 20

North Atlantic Treaty 1949

Question 21

What did the Lisbon Treaty do?

Answer 21

Amends the Treaties establishing the European Union and the European Community . Outlines the framework and decision making process of the EU and contains provisions related to areas such as fundamental rights, justice and home affairs.

Question 22

What is the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear weapons?

Answer 22

The UK is a signatory on the NPT, which aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and promote disarmament.