Regionalism outside Europe Flashcards
(18 cards)
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What does USMCA stand for
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US-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA)
2
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4 regional groups
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- USMCA
- African Union (AU)
- The Arab League
- ASEAN
3
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USMCA origin
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- formerly known as NAFTA created in 1994
- replaced NAFTA in 2018 after Trump agreed to change som elements
4
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USMCA aims
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- to eliminate tariffs and barriers to trade between countries
- intergovernmental decision making process
4
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USMCA failures
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- hiking prices due to higher wages in factories
- USA exploitation of cheaper Mexican labour
4
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African Union (AU) origin
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- the OAU formed in 1963 with 32 members
- replaced in 2002 with the AU with 55 members
5
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USMCA successes
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- trade among members has tripled
- side agreements have been created, such as NAAEC
6
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AU aims
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- to promote peace, stability and democracy
- to defend sovereignty and independence of states
- to achieve greater unity and solidarity in Africa
7
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AU successes
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- it has shifted its focus from liberation from colonialism to organising Africas development
- it has deployed forces for peacekeeping in Sudan and Somalia
8
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AU failures
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- its plans for further integration are limited due to lack of finance
- many members are autocratic
9
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The Arab League aims
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- strengthen relations between members
- safeguarding of independence
- coordinate policies to ensure cooperation
9
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The Arab League origin
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- formed in 1945 by 6 states
- now has 22 members
10
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The Arab league successes
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- it is more provocative, backing UN action in Libya
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The Arab league failures
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- decisions are only binding in members who vote for them, so progress has been limited
12
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ASEAN origin
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- founded in 1967 by 5 states
- now has 10 members
13
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ASEAN aims
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- to accelerate economic growth and cultural development
- promote peace and stability
14
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ASEAN successes
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- it has developed 3 pillars: political security, economic and social-cultural
- in 2017 it was negotiating a trade bloc with other Asian nations such as South Korea and Australia, this would become the worlds largest trade bloc
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ASEAN failures
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- its hampered by difference in political stability and economic development among members
- no strong system to enforce decisions - member states often ignore agreements
