International organisations Flashcards
(34 cards)
What international organization did Britain help found and has a permanent seat in?
The United Nations; Britain has had a permanent seat on the UN Security Council since its founding in 1945.
Which war was supported by the UN Security Council through Resolution 83?
The Korean War; supported in 1950 through UN Resolution 83.
Which war in the South Atlantic received UN backing through Resolution 502?
The Falklands War; supported by UN Resolution 502 in 1982.
Which conflict in the Middle East was legitimized by the UN through Resolution 678?
The Gulf War; legitimized in 1991 through UN Resolution 678.
What country did Britain veto UN resolutions on, claiming it was an internal affair?
Rhodesia; Britain vetoed six resolutions between 1963 and 1973.
Which country’s UN bombing campaign did Britain support by vetoing resolutions in 1986?
Libya; Britain supported the US bombing campaign by using its UN veto in 1986.
When did Britain start using its UN veto extensively, and why?
After 1970; due to decolonization leading to a more hostile UN environment.
What example shows Britain’s influence through vetoing UN decisions?
Its ability to veto decisions on Rhodesia and support US actions in Libya post-1970.
In which European conflict did Britain participate under a UN peacekeeping mission in the 1990s?
The Bosnian conflict; Britain took part from 1995 onwards in the United Nations Protection Force.
What crisis demonstrated Britain acting against UN condemnation using its veto?
The Suez Crisis; in 1956 Britain vetoed UN condemnation of its invasion of Egypt.
Which military alliance did Britain prioritize during the Cold War for defense?
NATO; Britain relied on NATO for defense from 1951 to 1994, stationing forces in West Germany.
Where was Britain’s largest NATO deployment during the Cold War?
West Germany; British Forces Germany were stationed there from 1951 to 1994.
Which international organization gained more UK focus for economic and political ties from 1973?
The EEC; Britain joined in 1973, emphasizing economic and political integration.
Which 1986 act and 1993 treaty increased Britain’s ties to the EEC over the UN?
The Single European Act (1986) and the Maastricht Treaty (1993).
What institution did Britain transition its imperial relationship into after WWII?
The Commonwealth of Nations; transition began after 1947 and expanded through the 1960s.
What was the initial composition of the Commonwealth?
White dominions: Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa; officially established in 1931.
How did Britain hope to maintain economic influence after decolonization?
By retaining ex-colonies in the sterling area and preserving the value of the pound.
Why was Malaya economically important to Britain?
Source of rubber, especially during and after the Korean War; independence granted in 1957 after fighting Communist guerrillas from 1948.
Why was Kenya economically important to Britain?
Source of coffee and tobacco; Britain fought Mau Mau insurgents from 1952 and granted independence in 1963.
How did Britain try to maintain strategic military control post-decolonization?
By retaining bases in key regions like Cyprus post-1960 independence.
What was the outcome of the Cyprus Emergency for British strategic control?
Britain retained two RAF sovereign base areas after Cyprus gained independence in 1960.
Which African country had a leader who declared a republic and left the sterling area?
Ghana; became independent in 1957, a republic in 1960, and left the sterling area in 1965.
Which African nation faced civil war soon after independence?
Nigeria; granted independence in 1960, civil war occurred from 1967 to 1970 with over 2 million deaths.
Which country declared independence unilaterally under white minority rule?
Rhodesia; declared independence in 1965, became a republic in 1970, and became Zimbabwe in 1980.
