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International Relations Institutions

founded in 1945 after the WORLD WAR II. Promotes friendly relations between nations

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United Nations

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International Relations Institutions

UN has _____ member states

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193

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International Relations Institutions

the main headquarters of UN is in

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NEW YORK CITY

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International Relations Institutions

The Main Organs of the UN

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1.UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
2.UN SECURITY COUNCIL
3.INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE
4.ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL
5.SECRETARIAT

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International Relations Institutions: MAIN ORGANS OF THE UN

the main decision making and representative assembly (meeting)

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UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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International Relations Institutions: MAIN ORGANS OF THE UN

maintenance of international peace and security

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UN SECURITY COUNCIL

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International Relations Institutions: MAIN ORGANS OF THE UN

principal judicial organ of the United Nations

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INTERNATION COURT OF JUSTICE

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International Relations Institutions: MAIN ORGANS OF THE UN

Five permanent members of UN SECURITY COUNCIL

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FRANCE
RUSSIA
US
UK
CHINA

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International Relations Institutions: MAIN ORGANS OF THE UN

assists the UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY in promoting economic and social development (ayuda)

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ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL

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International Relations Institutions: MAIN ORGANS OF THE UN

provides statistics/studies, information, and other dates when needed by other UN branches for their meetings. Organize the general assembly/

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Secretariat

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International Relations Institutions

eight significant industrialized nations (TOP 8 WEALTHY COUNTRIES)

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Group of 8

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International Relations Institutions

countries na kasali sa Group of 8

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Germany
Canada
France
Us
Russia
Italy
Japan
United Kingdom

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International Relations Institutions

World’s main ECONOMIES

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Group of 20

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Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, European Union. These countries are included in the _________

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Group of 20

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International Relations Institutions

founded in 1949. SECURITY ALLIANCE made up of 30 nations

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NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION (NATO)

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International Relations Institutions

there goal is to DEFEND THE MEMBER’S AUTONOMY AND SECURITY by political and military action

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North ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION (NATO)

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International Relations Institutions

What is the goal of NATO before (original goal)

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to fight communism

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International Relations Institutions

remove tariff and non-tariff barriers between US, CANADA, AND MEXICO

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NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT (NAFTA)

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International Relations Institutions

27 EUROPIAN NATIONS
Promote LONG TERM PEACE in the continent

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European Union

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International Relations Institutions

what are the countries that are not members of EUROPEAN UNION?

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SWITZERLAND, NORWAY, UK etc.

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International Relations Institutions

The ________ left the European Union (EU) on January 31, 2020. This event is known as Brexit.

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UNITED KINGDOM

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International Relations Institutions

forum for industrialized nations to talk about a variety of issues (Global Warming)

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Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development

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International Relations Institutions

help those in need - HUMANITARIAN AID (AFFECTED BY WAR)

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RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT SOCIETIES

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REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN ASIA

established in 1967. Unite Southeast Asia against communism. made economic cooperation a top priority

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Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

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REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN ASIA 5 founding members of ASEAN
SINGAPORE, THAILAND, INDONESIA, MALAYSIA, PHILIPPINES
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REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN ASIA signed on 1976 in Bali, Indonesia. Pledge no to interfere in the internal affairs of any country (ASEAN NON-INTERFERENCE)
TREATY OF AMITY AND COOPERATION
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REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN ASIA at present, its goal is to promote economic integration
TREAT OF AMITY AND COOPERATION
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REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN ASIA established in 2008. Principles and rules
ASEAN CHARTER
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REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN ASIA established in 1989 (whole Asia) goal is to foster effective and transparent economic transactions in the region
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
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trade pacts that aim to reduce trade constraints like tariffs, quotas, and other limitations. enhance commercial prospects, consumer welfare, and economic growth
FREE-TRADE AGREEMENT
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delegates from different states, including the Philippines, gathered to PLAN FOR THE GLOBAL ECONOMY POST-WORLD WAR II
BRETTON-WOODS CONFERENCE (1945)
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what are the goals of BRETTON-WOODS CONFERENCE?
1. stable monetary system 2. free trade 3. economic recovery from war
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*advocate policies that support monetary cooperation and financial stability - to develop the country *short to medium-term credits *economic stability
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
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*assist developing nations in enhancing their economies and reducing poverty (ayuda) *special finance assistance *reduce poverty
world bank
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what is the primary reason of poverty?
lack of education
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KINDS OF POVERTY inability to meet basic material needs such as food, shelter, and clothing
absolute poverty
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KINDS OF POVERTY level of household income that is considerably lower than the median level income within a country
relative poverty
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KINDS OF POVERTY poverty that occurs repeatedly over time
cyclical poverty
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KINDS OF POVERTY results from problems in society that lead to lack of opportunity
structural poverty
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trapping of heat in the earth's surface
greenhouse effect
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increase in the planet's overall average temperature in recent decades
global warming
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long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns
climate change
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_______ causes global temperatures to rises, resulting in__________ which then results in __________
greenhouse gases - global warming -- climate change
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gives countries specific targets to reduce emissions of 6 greenhouse gases
KYOTO PROTOCOL (1997)
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how many countries are included in KYOTO PROTOCOL
192
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What country that did not ratify the agreement (KYOTO PROTOCOL), citing possible negative economic effects
US
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measures to achieve success include mandatory emissions reporting, a new technology framework, and global stocktaking every five years
Paris Agreement (2016)
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attempts to satisfy present demands without compromising the capacity of future generations to satisfy their own needs
sustainability/sustainable development
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what are the 3 pillars of sustainability
1. economic 2. social 3. environmental
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3 pillars of sustainability: ability of economy to maintain and improve its standard of living over time
economic
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3 pillars of sustainability: all members of society have access to basic needs and services (EQUALITY)
social
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3 pillars of sustainability: responsible use of natural resources and protecting the environment for future generations
environmental
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provide framework for action and a goal to achieve by 2030
sustainable development goals 2015
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pila kabuok ang SDG sa UN
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SDG 1-5
1. NO POVERTY 2. ZERO HUNGER 3. GOOD HEALTH AND WELL BEING 4. QUALITY EDUCATION 5. GENDER EQUALITY
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SDG 6-10
6. CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION 7. AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY 8. DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH 9. INDUSTRY, INNOVATION, INFRASTRUCTURES 10. REDUCED INEQUALITIES
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SDG 11-14
11. SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES 12. RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION 13. CLIMATE ACTION 14. LIFE BELOW WATER 15. LIFE ON LAND 16. PEACE, JUSTICE, STRONG INSTITUTIONS 17. PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
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RECENT WORLD EVENTS ideological warfare between US and USSR (UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS) CAPITALISM VS. COMMUNISM
COLD WAR
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RECENT WORLD EVENTS: PROXY WARS *North vs. South Korea *UN sent volunteer forces from its member states including the Philippines
KOREAN WAR
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Korean war STALEMATE AT THE WHAT PARALLEL
38TH
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RECENT WORLD EVENTS: PROXY WARS *North vs. South Vietnam *Ho Chi Minh and his forces used guerilla warfare tactics to defeat the US-backed South Vietnam
VIETNEM WAR
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RECENT WORLD EVENTS: PROXY WARS VIETNAM WAR - Stalemate at the ______ parallel until US withdraw all its forces from SOUTH VIETNAM
17TH
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RECENT WORLD EVENTS: PROXY WARS During VIETNAM WAR, ____________ and his forces used guerilla warfare tactics to defeat the US-backed South Vietnam
HO CHI MINH
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RECENT WORLD EVENTS: UKRAINE AND RUSSIA WAR started on
FEBRUARY 24, 2022 to present
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RECENT WORLD EVENTS: cause of UKRAINE - RUSSIA WAR
UKRAINE tried to join NATO to align itself with the west
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RECENT WORLD EVENTS: who is the premier of Russia
VLADIMIR PUTIN
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RECENT WORLD EVENTS: ________, premier of Russia ordered the invasion of UKRAINE to prevent their entry into NATO
VLADIMIR PUTIN
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RECENT WORLD EVENTS: who is the president of UKRAINE who refused to surrender despite the cost (UKRAINE-RUSSIA WAR)
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY
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ISRAEL - PALESTINE WAR started on
OCTOBER 7, 2023 to present
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RECENT WORLD EVENTS: HAMAS (ISLAMIC RESISTANCE MOVEMENT) invaded Southern Israel to reclaim the lands of Palestine
ISRAEL-PALESTINE WAR
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NAKBA means
catastrophe
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RECENT WORLD EVENTS: ISRAEL-PALESTINE WAR at present, Israel continues to bomb areas of the ________
GAZA STRIP
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RECENT WORLD EVENTS: SEVEN COUNTRIES each claim a portion of the same territory
SOUTH CHINA SEA DISPUTES
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SEVEN COUNTRIES INVOLVED IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA DISPUTES
BRUNEI, MALAYSIA, INDONESIA CHINA, PHILIPPINES TAIWAN, VIETNAM
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RECENT WORLD EVENTS: SOUTH CHINA SEA DISPUTES CHINA uses the _________ to claim huge swaths of territory
9 DASH LINE
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RECENT WORLD EVENTS: SOUTH CHINA SEA DISPUTES PHILIPPINES uses the ___________ decisions and the ___________ laws
PERMANENT COURT OF ARBITRATION UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE SEA

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