Unit 7 Lesson 5 Global Challenges Flashcards
Why was North Korea prohbited from making nuclear weapons?
In 1985, North Korea joined the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Since North Korea did not have nuclear weapons when it joined the NPT, it was prohibited from obtaining them.
International concern about its nuclear program led North Korea to use the program as a negotiating tool. Give an example of this
In the 1990s, North Korea offered to end its nuclear program if the United States and other nations assisted North Korea with the construction of nuclear power plants.
International concern about its nuclear program led North Korea to use the program as a negotiating tool. How did US respond to this?
Both sides reached an agreement in 1994. However, both sides accused each other of failing to live up to the agreement. In 2001, President George W. Bush announced that he would not negotiate with North Korea until it met a list of conditions.
In 2001, President George W. Bush announced that he would not negotiate with North Korea until it met a list of conditions. How did North Korea respond
In response, North Korea resumed its nuclear program. In 2003, the country withdrew from the NPT. In 2006, North Korea conducted its first nuclear weapon test, but many experts believed that the weapon had failed. In 2009, North Korea conducted its second nuclear weapon test. This time, most experts agree, the North Korean weapon successfully exploded.
How did the US respond to North Koreas nuclear program?
The United States responded to North Korea’s nuclear program through its own efforts and through international organizations such as the United Nations (UN). North Korea’s nuclear program caused international concern because of the possibility of nuclear attacks or a nuclear disaster.
How did the UN react to North Korea’s nuclear program?
The UN Security Council, including the United States, condemned North Korea’s nuclear testing and imposed sanctions, or restrictions, on trade with North Korea. Even China, North Korea’s closest ally, supported UN Security Council resolutions requiring North Korea to end its nuclear program. In spite of this, North Korea continued constructing and testing nuclear weapons.
Why did Irans nuclear program alarm the US and other countries?
Iran’s nuclear program also alarmed the United States and other countries. Because Iranian governments expressed strong hostility to Israel, a U.S. ally, Israel voiced special concern. Iran began its nuclear program in the 1950s with American assistance.
Descirbe Iran’s nuclear power timeline?
As an NPT member, Iran originally focused on developing nuclear power plants for peaceful purposes. In the late 1970s, however, evidence suggested that Iran was developing a nuclear weapons program. The United States and other countries worked to convince Iran to end that program.
How did US react to the nuclear weapons in Iran?
The U.S. government asked other countries not to sell nuclear technology to Iran. It imposed sanctions that harmed Iran’s economy. And, the United States partnered with other countries, as it had done in attempts to end North Korea’s nuclear program. The** European Union (EU)** joined in imposing sanctions against Iran. Major Western powers moved to restrict Iran’s access to the international financial system.
How did US and UNs actions affect Iran?
These efforts limited Iran’s ability to sell oil, its most important export. This caused economic problems for Iran.
Who is Hassan Rouhani, how did he try to improve relations with US?
In 2013, Iranians elected a new president, Hassan Rouhani, who was willing to negotiate with the United States and other powers over nuclear weapons. Negotiations to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons began in 2013, but mutual trust was difficult to establish, and the prospects for any deal were uncertain.
In 2003, President George W. Bush presented a “road map to peace” in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. What was the goal of this plan?
The goal was an independent Palestinian state and peaceful relations between Palestinians and Israelis.
How did Isreal and Gaza react to the “road map”?
Bush called for an end to the violence and for Israel to withdraw its troops permanently from Gaza and the West Bank, which Israel had occupied in 1967. However, resistance on both sides led to an abandonment of the “road map.” Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, nonetheless, announced that he would withdraw Israeli forces from Gaza, home to more than 1.5 million Palestinians. Israel continued to control Gaza’s boundaries, waters, and airspace. Israel also continued a policy of building Jewish settlements in the West Bank.
What lead Isreal to invade Lebanon?
In 2006, missile attacks from an armed group had led Israel to invade Lebanon. The U.S. government supported Israel’s action as defensive. The war only lasted a month but caused deaths and physical and economic damage. The UN negotiated an end to the war, but tensions between Arabs and Israelis remained.
What lead to rised tensions between Isreal and Gaza?
In 2007, tensions between Israel and Gaza increased when Hamas, an organization labeled as terrorist by Israel and the United States, came to power in Gaza. When rockets launched from Gaza killed Israeli civilians, Israel attacked Gaza in late 2008 and early 2009. These attacks also resulted in deaths among Palestinian civilians.
