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Unit 4 - Internationalism Flashcards

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What is internationalism?

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Cooperation among nations for the promotion of their common good.

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What are needs and wants?

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Need is something one needs to survive. A want is something that one desires; not needed to survive.

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Describe Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs (general) and relate it to needs and wants.

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It is a theory that organizes what are peoples needs + wants. The bottom tier, physiological needs, are the most needed.

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What are nations motivated to achieve and maintain?

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Economic stability, peace + security, self-determination, and humanitarianism.

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How can a nation achieve economic stability?

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Government spends more money on industries → skilled workforce → increase in economic development in many industries → more job opportunities.

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How can a nation achieve peace and security? On a national and international level.

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Pass laws, make rules for citizens, and police their regions to ensure peace + security. On an international level, avoiding war and making peaceful alliances with other nations.

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What is NATO 1949? How do member countries contribute to NATO?

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization is a protective alliance created to ensure the safety of western nations. By putting 2% of their GDP into their own military.

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What was NATO originally created to do? What purpose does NATO serve today?

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It was made for defensive purposes, but now its an international military alliance with the desire to provide global security.

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What are some other international organizations that promote peace?

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The UN, NORAD, NGOs.

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What is humanitarianism?

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Helping people in need or in a desperate situation.

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What are some examples of where humanitarianism is needed?

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Natural disasters, wars, diseases, and conflict.

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What kind of aid can be provided? (Humanitarianism)

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Money, workers on scene, supplies, emergency teams, etc.

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What are failed-states?

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If a country fails to provide its citizens with basic needs.

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What is isolationism? Examples…

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When a nation isolates themselves from global affairs. Example) USA after WW1.

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What is unilateralism? Examples…

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Responding to events by yourself. Example) US and Russia during the cold war.

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What is Bilateralism? Examples…

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When 2 countries work together to achieve a collective goal. It’s an agreement between 2 countries. Example) NORAD.

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What is multilateralism? Examples…

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When multiple countries work together to address a common issue. Example) NATO, WTO, UN.

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What is supranationalism? Examples…

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When countries go along with a decision made by an international organization. Ex) WTO, EU, etc.

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What are some benefits of internationalism?

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People work collectively to solve problems is key.

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What is the World Bank at International Monetary Fund?

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World Bank + the IMF; gives money + technical help to developing countries.

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What is the World Trade Organization?

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Promotes freer trade + settles trade disputes.

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What were the organizations that were created after the world wars to maintain peace and security?

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WW1: League of nations; WW2: the UN.

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What is the WHO 1948?

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Created to tackle world health issues. They develop + provide information about contagious diseases.

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What is the artic council? What countries are included?

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Combination of government and indigenous representatives that is dedicated to protect the environment + promotes sustainable development. Includes countries that have territory in the arctic region. Ex) Canada, US, Denmark, Russia, etc.

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What are the pros and cons of self-determination?

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Countries got self-determination after long periods of colonization, however, the voices of the indigenous were ignored.

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What is UNDRIP?

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It outlines the rights of indigenous people around the world.

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What are initiatives regarding humanitarianism (organizations)?

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Red Cross + Red Crescent.

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What is the greatest achievement of the WHO?

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Elimination of small pox.

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What is foreign policy?

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A guide that directs the government’s decision about its relations with other nations.

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What is a military dictatorship and a democracy?

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Dictatorship; leader makes all decisions without consulting people. Democracy; Decision must reflect the beliefs and goals of the country’s’ citizens.

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What are some influencers of a country’s foreign policy?

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Leaders views, history, views of other countries, geography, police opinion, etc.

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What are some of Canada’s foreign policies?

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NGOs, history, cabinet, diplomats, minster of foreign affairs, etc.

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Carrying out foreign policy: What is diplomacy and negotiation?

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When diplomats attempt to persuade nations to adjust their policies.

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Carrying out foreign policy: What are secret actions?

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Spying to gain an advantage.

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Carrying out foreign policy: What is military intervention?

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When one nation’s troops are sent it to another country for a cause.

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What kind of foreign policy does Canada prefer (‘ism’)?

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Multilateralism.

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What are the 3 ways internationalism can be promoted through foreign policy?

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International agreements, peacekeeping, and foreign aid.

38
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What is the UN’s international court of justice?

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It attempts to settle international disputes peacefully.

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Peace promotion: What are incentives + sanctions?

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Incentives: When a hostile nation is offered more trade, aid, loans, etc. to stop hostile nature.
Sanctions: When trade relations are cut off from that nation to stop hostile behavior.

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What are the 4 goals of the UN?

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1) Keep global peace.
2) Promote friendly alliances.
3) Help countries improve their citizens’ rights.
4) Harmonize actions of other nations.

41
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What do UN members have to do regarding peacekeeping? What are the duties of peacekeepers?

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They have to participate in Un missions, but they can choose which ones; Consent, impartiality, and self-defense.

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What is the security council?

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Has 15 member who meet to assess the threats to international security.

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Who are the 5 permanenet memebrs on the security council?

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China, US, Russia, Britain, and France.

44
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Why are they the 5 permenant members?

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Winners of WW2.

45
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What would happen to a resolution if a member vetoes it?

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The resolution dies/it is not carried out.

46
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Regarding the League of Nations, what was the purpose of the security council?

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Provide the muscle that was not in the League of Nations.

47
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What is the economic and social council? Example of the issues they work on…

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Created to coordinate economic and social works. Poverty, women’s issues, etc.

48
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What is foreign aid?

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Money/supplies given from one nation to another.

49
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Foreign aid: What was L.B Pearson’s idea regarding foreign aid? Why was this idea not embraced?

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0.7% of gross national income should be put aside for foreign aid; some believed this money could be used elsewhere.

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Criticisms of foreign aid: What is tied aid?

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Aid where something is expected in return, such as buying goods and services only from the country providing the aid.

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Criticisms of foreign aid: What is wrong with aid provided without consultation?

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Aid isn’t proper for country’s culture.

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Criticisms of foreign aid: What is the problem with complex delivery systems?

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Confusion as to where to allocate the resources.

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Criticisms of foreign aid: What is the problem with bureaucracy?

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Layers of governments delaying giving out the aid to people in need.

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Criticisms of foreign aid: What is the problem with corruption?

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When officials take the money or supplies instead of distributing it.

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What is an NGO? Examples…

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Non-profit/non-governmental organization that can be organized at all the 3 levels. Ex) Canadian cancer society.

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What are landmines and how do they affect people?

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Weapons used for defensive purpose. They hurt people more than soldiers.

57
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What is a minefield and what is the problem with it?

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Minefields can still have undetonated bombs and the land is unusable after planting landmines.

58
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What is the Ottawa treaty? And it is an example of?

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Bill to stop the use of landmines. It’s an example of internationalism.

59
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What is the global village?

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Where people are all inter-connected as technology has removed all political, social, and economic barriers between people and the world.

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What is voluntary balkanization?

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When like-minded people isolate themselves into groups that hostile to groups with different values.

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What is an example of voluntary balkanization?

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Kosovo attempting to break away from Yugoslavia.

62
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What is the responsibility to protect?

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The UN must protect people in a nation that violates citizens’ rights + doesn’t uphold their welfare.

63
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What is a common human heritage? What is an organization that is based around this?

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Cultural inheritance from the past in world heritage sites, traditional skills + knowledge and the arts; UNESCO.

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What are some threats to common human heritage?

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A nation’s desire to economically grow. Their national interests might not be based around preserving these historical sites.

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What are the cons of increased contact?

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Can erode a nation’s sovereignty.

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What is the trickle down effect?

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When developed nations have more money to spend, they will invest in buying goods/services from developing nations. This money flow assists those in developing countries.

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What are some criticism of the trickle down effect

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Slows down growth and creates financial crisis.

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What kind of an organization is the Inuit Circumpolar Conference?

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NGO.

69
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What kind of an organization is the Arctic council?

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NGO/governmental.

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What kind of an organization is La Francophonie?

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Governmental.

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What are some security organizations?

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NATO and NORAD.

72
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What kind of an (‘ism”) is NORAD?

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Bilateralism.

73
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What are some modern global issues?

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Climate change, spread of disease, and control over waters.

74
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Why is climate change a global issue?

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Actions of one nation can affect another nation.

75
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What are some of the impacts of climate change?

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Polar ice caps melting, more wildfires, extreme temperatures, etc.

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What is the Kyoto protocol?

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When countries met in 1997 to find a solution to climate change. This included cutting emissions 5.2% lower than 1990s level by 2012.

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Why did Canada remove itself from the Kyoto Protocol?

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Because of how other nations were not following it; Canada would be place at an economic disadvantage.

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What is the Paris Accord?

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International agreement that wants to keep temperature rise below 2%.

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What are some statistics(not numbers) relating to water?

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Many people don’t have access to clean water, many children die from water diseases, and 8 seconds, a child dies from drinking dirty water.

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How much of the world’s freshwater does Canada have?

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20% with 0.5% of the population.

81
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What are some of the international pressures associated with having a lot of fresh water?

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These countries must share water with countries that need them.

82
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What is absolute poverty?

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The severe deprivation of basic human needs.

83
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What are the causes of poverty?

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Lack of… education, access to resources. War, trade rules, and discrimination.

84
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What is the cycle of poverty?

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No basic education → job finding trouble → cycle of poverty.

85
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What is the world food summit?

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When countries met to reduce world hunger by half in 2015.

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What is HIV/AIDS closely connected with?

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Poverty and lack of education.

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What is a con of the World Bank and the IMF?

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The money has to repaid with interest. This hinders a nation’s ability to provide its citizens with health, education, and social services.

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What is odious debt? Examples…

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Loan taken by government to oppress its people or for its personal use. South Africa borrowing money to enforce apartheid laws.

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What is the universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948? What is the problem with this?

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It states that the UN can take action in a place where a nation violates its citizens’ rights. However, political alliances can affect this.

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