International Organizations
What does WTO and WHO stand for?
World Trade Organization
World Health Organization
What is the difference between disparity and diversity?
Disparity - inequalities between or within countries
Diversity - variety in culture, language, heritage, religion, etc.
Define bilateralism.
Agreements between two countries
What are the peacekeeping guidelines?
1. Consent
2. Impartiality
3. Self Defense
What continent is Suriname located in?
South America.
Who are the members of the G7?
Canada, USA, Italy, Germany, France, Britain, Japan.
What is the definition of odious debt?
Debt acquired by a nation without the consent of the citizens.
What are the benefits of non-involvement?
Independence/self determination, economic self sufficiency, etc.
Which countries claim the Arctic as their territory?
USA, Canada, Denmark, Russia, Finland.
What is above Slovakia?
Poland or Czech Republic.
Who are the five permanent members of the security council?
China, Britain, France, Russia, USA.
What is the difference between Supranationalism and Supernationalism?
Supra - Agreeing to abide by the decisions of an international organization
Super - Fanatic loyalty to one's country to the point of violence.
What is the importance of a country's foreign policy?
Reflects national interest, how countries respond to global issues.
What are the two methods countries use to promote economic peace?
1. Incentives
2. Sanctions
How many countries have "Guinea" in its name? Name them.
4
(Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, Papua New Guinea)
What organization did the UN replace?
The League of Nations.
What are the 4 main factors contributing to national interest?
1. Economic stability
2. Peace and Security
3. Self Determination
4. Humanitarianism
What is tied aid?
When a country providing aid expects a benefit back.
What does the international criminal court do?
Tries people who have committed war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Which country is the Indus River located in?
Pakistan
What is amnesty international?
What is hunger.
a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food, coupled with the desire to eat.
Define voluntary balkanization.
Isolating into separate groups that may be hostile to each other.
How far from the shore does a country have fishing, mining, and oil rights?
370km.
Name 10 countries that start with 'S' (not in Europe)
Suriname, Somalia, Syria, Singapore, South Africa, Sudan, South Sudan, Seychelles, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Senegal, Samoa, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Solomon Islands, Sao Tome and Principe, Sierra Leone.