Political Issues
Why do we have politics?
•Governance: laws, systems of authority, institutions, regulate society
•Representation: individuals and groups to voice opinions, decision-making
•Conflict resolution
•Resource Allocation: Jobs, Wealth, water, food, power
is terrorism increasing or decreasing?
increasing
what is the universal declaration of human rights?
It declares that human rights are universal – to be enjoyed by all people, no matter who they are or where they live.
what are some of the activities the United Nations carries out?
•Conflict prevention, peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, human rights issues
names of some of the countries discussed as potentially being world powers by 2050
india, china, usa, canada, brazil, russia, japan
What are the 2 main forms of government around the world
Democracy and Authoritarianism
name of the terrorist group discussed in class, that has taken over Afghanistan
Taliban
what were some human rights issues discussed in class
political power of woman, rights of children, labour rights, conflict and human rights, indigenous rights
Name the 5 countries in the UN Security council
China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States
what are the impacts globally of increasing disagreements between countries in terms of addressing global crisis'? what areas of the world are most affected?
•make it less likely to meet global crisis’s such as climate change, poverty, hunger, terror
•Smaller, poorer nations are more vulnerable to global crisis and likely to experience instability
what is ideology?
what is state terrorism
acts of terror committed by governemnt
What are the UN Sustainable Development Goals? What do they aim to achieve? Give some examples.
17 interconnected goals adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. They aim to address global challenges and promote sustainable development in three key dimensions: economic, social, and environmental.
name of the Intergovernmental military alliance (30 member states.
What is the goal of this alliance?
NATO
•Purpose is to protect its members from aggression (a threat to any member is a threat to all)
what makes a country a "power"? give 3 examples
economic strength, military, technology innovation, diplomatic influence, culture, geography
what are some characteristics of politically stable countries? give 3 examples
•Strong central government able to control administration (distribution) of services
•Respond to natural disasters, military security, uphold justice
•Strong economy
•Balanced society, in which all groups can voice their concerns (and feel they are heard)
•Citizens are given support they need to live thriving lives
•Peaceful relationships and strong economic ties with other countries
list 3 of the 5 factors that influence the rise of terrorism
•Geopolitical Conflict
•Political Instability
•Socioeconomic Factors
•Ideological and Religious Extremism
•Social Media and Online Recruitment
This international organization, established in 1945, is tasked with promoting peace, security, and cooperation among countries, as well as protecting human rights and providing humanitarian assistance.
united nations
What does the UN security council have the power to do? why is it hard to come to conclusions?
•most powerful part of the UN is the security council because it can impose sanctions (measures that results from failure to comply with law or order) on nations threatening peace)
Each of these countries has the power to veto any resolution. Every country has to agree
what was identified as the “most urgent global risks at present
tensions between powers
what are the 4 main reasons for conflict? give a real world example for each
Natural resources
Territory
Political instability
Cultural values and beliefs
how does globalization influence terrorism?
•Increased interconnectedness
•Instant communication, allowing terrorist groups to spread information, coordinate activities, and recruit sympathizers on a global scale
•Cyberterrorism
•Financing and funding from other countries
•Transnational Recruitment
•What is 1 criticism for each of the 3 organizations (G7, NATO, United Nations)
G7: Critics argue that the G7, composed of wealthy industrialized nations, lacks inclusivity and representation from emerging economies
NATO: Some critics contend that NATO's expansion and military interventions in regions outside of its original mandate
UN: veto power can hinder timely and decisive action on pressing global challenges