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the interaction of people, states, or countries through the growth of the international flow of money, ideas, and culture

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Globalization

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“Globalization is the intensification of worldwide social relations which link distant localities in such a way that local happenings are shaped by events occurring far away, and vice versa”

Who is the author of this

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Anthony Giddens

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“Globalization as the compression of the world and the intensification of consciousness of the world as a whole”

Who is the author of this

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Roland Robertson

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“Globalization refers to a multidimensional set of social processes that create, multiply, stretch, and intensify worldwide social interdependencies and exchanges while at the same time fostering in people a growing
awareness of deep”

Who is the author of this

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Manfred Steger

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widespread belief that the global integration of economic markets is beneficial for everyone as it spreads
freedom and democracy across the world

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Globalism

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International Monetary Fund (IMF) identified four basic aspects of Globalization

What are they

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Trade and Transactions
Capital and Investment
Migration of People
Dissemination of Knowledge

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Countries opened their ___________ and removed trade barriers such as tariffs to allow imported goods to enter their _________

fill in blanks

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  1. economies
  2. market
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Indicators of globalization
List them

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Interdependence of countries
Environmental issues
Advancement in science and technology
Economic, Political, and Cultural Globalization

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______________ makes it possible to cross and move from one place to another in a short period of time

fill in blank

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Transportation

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Goods and services are accessible almost everywhere and anywhere through the help of _________ media. ___________ market do not monopolize trade

fill in blanks

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  1. digital
  2. Domestic
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ADVANTAGES OF GLOBALIZATION
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-Free Trade- open economy
-Global Cooperation
-Economic Productivity
-Multiculturalism and Multilingualism
-Cultural education and exchanges
-Migration and diversification of workers and companies

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DISADVANTAGES OF GLOBALIZATION
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-Linguistic Hegemony of English
-Third World Dependency on the First World
-Wealth inequality rich vs. poor
-Racism and anti-migrant sentiments
-Exploitation of underdeveloped countries
-Environmental issues and unethical business practices

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What are the 2 debates on Globalization

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Anti-globalization
Alter-globalization

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They want globalization to end
Globalization only favors the first world countries over third-world countries
It favors corporations over the needs of the citizens and communities
Profit-seeking rather than sustainable
development

What is this

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Anti-globalization

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Favors the current system of globalization
Improve globalization to make it more humane, pro-environment, and grassroots-driven

What is this

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Alter-globalization

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concerned with transnational trade, the opening of markets, and cutting down on trade restrictions

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global economy

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The spread of __________ across national borders with limited restrictions by the government

fill in blank

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capitalism

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The prices of the (different) products in different locations follow a similar pattern over a long period of time

True or False (whats correct answer if false)

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False - same

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Ancient Silk Road – from china to old Roman Empire (Italy)

True or False (whats correct answer if false)

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True

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Mercantilism - is a form of economic nationalism that sought to (decrease) the power of a nation through restrictive trade practices

True or False (whats correct answer if false)

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False - increase

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(1900’s – 1920’s) – The world experienced global economic crisis “Great Depression”

True or False (whats correct answer if false)

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False - 1920’s - 1930’s

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In the 1970s, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) (quadrupled) the price of oil and OPEC nations deposited their wealth in commercial banks

True or False (whats correct answer if false)

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True

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John Williamson coined the term Washington Consensus in (1989)

True or False (whats correct answer if false)

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True

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The Asian Financial crisis started on (Taiwan) in July 1997 and rippled across East Asian Countries

True or False (whats correct answer if false)

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False - Thailand

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Why was the Thai Baht unpegged from the US dollar
they lacked reserves ro back up their currency
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In (2008), the Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy True or False (whats correct answer if false)
True
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Who developed the word systems theory
Immanuel Wallerstein
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According to the world systems theory, what is the world divided into
Core Semi Periphery Periphery External
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Powerful, wealthy, and independent countries Financially dominant and highly industrialized
Core
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The economies may be diverse, but they do not have much power in international trade. The goal is to become a core country
Semi-periphery
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Dependent on other countries in terms of military and economy Least diverse economy and not highly industrialized Workers are exploited and work for other countries
Periphery
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(IMF) are created by one or more countries subject to international law. True or False (whats correct answer if false)
False - (IFI) International Financial Institutions
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The concept of the nation-state is relatively (old) in the modern world True or False (whats correct answer if false)
False - new
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The Bangsamoro nation is an example of a (nation belonging to a state) True or False (whats correct answer if false)
True
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is a community of persons more or less numerous, permanently occupying a definite portion of territory, having a government of their own to which the great body of inhabitants render obedience, and enjoying freedom from external control
State
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What are the elements of the state
People Territory Government Sovereignty
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This refers to the inhabitants living within the state
People
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It includes not only the fixed portion of land over which the jurisdiction of the state extends but also the rivers and lakes therein, a certain area of the sea which abuts upon its coasts and the space above the land and the waters
Territory
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It refers to the agency through which the will of the state is formulated, expressed and carried out
Government
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The term may be defined as the supreme power of the state to command and enforce obedience to its will from people within its jurisdiction and corollary
Sovereignty
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(Michael Barnette) coined the term "international" True or False (whats correct answer if false)
False - Jeremy Bentham
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rights that we have because we exist as human beings- they are not granted by the state
Human rights
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set of rules that seeks, for humanitarian reasons, to limit the effects of armed conflict
International Humanitarian Law
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protects wounded and sick soldiers on land during war
First Geneva Convention
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protects wounded, sick, and shipwrecked military personnel at sea during war
Second Geneva Convention
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applies to the prisoners of war (POW).
Third Geneva Convention
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affords the protection to civilians
Fourth Geneva Convention
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Global governance can come from different sources List them
Treaties Organizations International laws
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The goals of global governance List them
To provide public goods Peace and security Justice and mediation systems for conflicts Functioning markets Unified standards for trade and industries
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International organizations are seen as a legitimate source of information. IOs can change and establish meanings and definitions
Power to Fix Meanings
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International organizations can invent and apply categories able to create powerful global standards
Power of Classification
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IOs have the ability to spread and promote important global standards Human rights, Environmental conservation The way they diffuse norms may cause harm or good
Power to Diffuse Norms
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The United Nations was created in 1945 after the (World War I) True or False (whats correct answer if false)
False - World War II
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It started with 53 members, now it has (193) member states True or False (whats correct answer if false)
True
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List the 6 principal organs of UN
Secretariat Security Council General Assembly Economic and Social Council Trusteeship Council International Court of Justice
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gathers information, coordinate with other bodies and conducts activities
Secretariat
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Identifies aggressor and decides on intervention and enforcement measures
Security Council
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Decides on the admission of new members Elect members to special bodies
General Assembly
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The basic function of the council is to coordinate, policy review, policy recommendations on economic, environment and social welfare issues
Economic and Social Council
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Main purpose is to provide international supervision for 11 Trust Territories and to ensure that necessary steps are taken to prepare the Territories for self-independence
Trusteeship Council
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to settle in accordance with international law the legal disputes submitted to it by States, and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by duly authorized international organs and agencies
International Court of Justice
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Every state has the Responsibility to Protect its populations from four mass atrocity crimes: genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and ethnic cleansing Which R2P pillar is this
Pillar One
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The wider international community has the responsibility to encourage and assist individual states in meeting that responsibility Which R2P pillar is this
Pillar Two
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If a state is manifestly failing to protect its population, the international community must be prepared to take appropriate collective action, in a timely and decisive manner and in accordance with the UN Charter Which R2P pillar is this
Pillar Three
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What are the crimes that R2P seeks to respond to
Genocide War Crimes Crimes against Humanity Ethnic Cleansing
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Lis the 3 elements of R2P
Responsibility to prevent Responsibility to react Responsibility to rebuild
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The study of places and the relationships between people and their environment
Geography
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The Importance of Geography
-To understand global differences -To understand physical and cultural aspects -To understand regional, national, and global development
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countries that were in alliance with the U.S.A., followed capitalism, and had stable economic and political systems
First World
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countries that cooperated with the Soviet Union and practiced socialism or communism
Second World
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countries that were not allied to either the United States or the Soviet Union
Third World
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An imaginary line to set the boundary between the countries depending on their income levels and socio economic characteristics
The Brandt Line
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The (Global South) has high levels of income and technological advancement True or False (what is correct answer if false)
False - Global North
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What does GDP and GNI stand for
GDP - gross domestic protocol GNI - gross national income
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(Lower-income) countries have $1,026 - $4,035 per capita income True or False (what is correct answer if false)
False - lower-middle income
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(High-income) countries have $12,476 or more per capita income True or False (what is correct answer is false)
True
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A political process characterized by cooperation and coordination among countries to form economic policies. The main purpose is to foster economic growth through reducing trade barriers
Regionalism
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A process of dividing areas into smaller segments called regions
Regionalization
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Countries form regional associations for?
Military defense Expand resources and market Protect independence from the pressure of global powers Response to economic crises
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Asian economies grow closer together and lean toward (multiple directions) True or False (what is correct answer is false)
False - one direction

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