Intro to Global Affairs and Nationalism
Name three of the Spheres of Influence
Defense and Security / Diplomacy - International Relations / Economics / Energy and the Environment / Health / Human Rights / Politics and Government / Social Issues / Development
The _______________, founded in 1945, is the most comprehensive international organization.
United Nations (UN)
There are around ________________ (number) of nuclear bombs in the world today.
12,121 (Around 12,000)
Name the three Theories of Peace and Conflict
Realism, Liberalism and Constructivism
The term for the gap between the richest and the poorest among us is called: _______________
Income Inequality
This group of nations is the primary challenger to the G7
BRICS
NGO stands for....
Non-Governmental Organizations
___________________ and ________________ are the two most likely root causes of a global conflict.
Climate Change and Nuclear Proliferation
_____________ is a pessimistic theory that emphasizes the role of power and self-interest in international relations.
Realism
_________________ has intensified global interconnectedness, challenging the nation-state's sovereignty and influence over economic, cultural, and political processes.
Globalization
_________________ nationalism can lead to the formation of nation-states based on religious beliefs, creating a strong connection between religion and national identity.
Religious
WTO stands for _________________
World Trade Organization
The UN _______________________ has the authority to authorize military interventions to prevent or end conflicts.
Security Council
Battling the issue of climate change is an example of this type of Theory of Peace and Conflict: _____________
Constructivism
DOUBLE JEOPARDY! The world’s richest 1% owns 45.6% of all global wealth, while the bottom 50% owns just ________, according to the World Inequality Report 2022.
0.8% (or approximately 1 percent)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY! Name one of the main forms of Nationalism
Nationalism can manifest in various forms, including cultural nationalism, civic nationalism, religious nationalism, ethnic nationalism, and economic nationalism.
The World Bank provides what service?
The World Bank provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries to promote economic growth and poverty reduction.
Name two of the five types of Non-State Actors
Multinational Corporations / Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) / Terrorist Groups / Organized Crime Syndicates / Social Media Movements
The African Union (AU), Arab League and BRICS are examples of which Theory of Peace and Conflict in practice: _________________
Liberalism
What is the difference between Outsourcing and Offshoring?
Outsourcing is when a part of the business is moved out of the country. Offshoring is when the entire business operations are moved out of the country.
___________ nationalism emphasizes shared values, political institutions, and a commitment to the nation's principles and laws, regardless of ethnicity or origin.
Civic
What are the three types of POWER in International Relations?
Hard Power (Military)
Soft Power (Culture)
Smart Power (Combination)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY! The European Union and African Union are examples of _____________ organizations
Regional
M.A.D. stands for: _____________________
Mutually.
Assured.
Destruction.
FDI stands for: ________________________
Foreign Direct Investment