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Which country is home to the Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)?

  • Malaysia
  • Philippines
  • Thailand
  • Singapore (correct)

What does ASEAN Centrality refer to?

  • The economic integration of Southeast Asian countries
  • The leadership role of ASEAN in addressing regional issues (correct)
  • The enhancement of military cooperation in ASEAN
  • The cultural exchange among ASEAN member states

What is the principle of Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) in WTO regulations?

  • A strategy for bilateral trade agreements outside WTO
  • A commitment to provide equal trade benefits to all WTO members (correct)
  • A rule allowing tariff exceptions for certain products
  • A requirement for least developed countries to receive trade support

Which mechanism is NOT mentioned as part of ASEAN-led cooperation?

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Which of the following statements about MFN is true?

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Which of the following best describes the role of ASEAN in geopolitical matters?

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Under the MFN principle, if one member grants a trade favor to another, what must they do?

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Which statement best describes ASEAN's approach to political issues?

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What was the former name of the OECD?

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Which country is NOT one of the upcoming venues for the FIFA World Cup?

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Which of the following regions is NOT a part of Oceania?

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Which country's capital is NOT located in the Horn of Africa?

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During which administration did NAFTA change to USMCA?

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What does the principle of National Treatment require from WTO members regarding goods and services from other member countries?

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Which of the following countries is NOT a non-permanent member of the UNSC for 2024?

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What is the role of Philémon Yang in the context of UNGA 79?

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Which of the following best defines 'rapprochement'?

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Which of the following countries has its term as a non-permanent member of the UNSC end in 2024?

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What is the primary focus of Trump's 'Transactionalism' in foreign policy?

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What does the term 'Unipolar Moment' refer to?

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What initiated the concept of 'Sputnik Moment'?

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Which organization is now known as the World Bank?

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What characteristic primarily defines the Transactionalism approach?

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During which historical period is the 'Unipolar Moment' most often associated?

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What was the primary impact of the 'Sputnik Moment' on U.S. policy?

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Which of the following statements best encapsulates Trump's view on international relations under his 'Transactionalism' approach?

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What is the primary purpose of the Washington Consensus?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the ten principles of the Washington Consensus?

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What does 'fiscal discipline' in the Washington Consensus emphasize?

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The principle of competitive exchange rates in the Washington Consensus is aimed at promoting what?

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Which principle of the Washington Consensus focuses on reducing barriers to foreign investments?

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What is meant by 'protecting property rights' in the context of the Washington Consensus?

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Which aspect of the Washington Consensus does NOT prioritize public spending on basic services?

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The principle of 'tax reform' within the Washington Consensus suggests what specific action?

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What does 'regulatory relaxation' in the Washington Consensus seeks to achieve?

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Which principle encourages the reduction of trade barriers like tariffs and quotas?

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Who is the chairperson of the Bank of Thailand?

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How many members does the House of Representatives of the United States have?

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Where will the COP30 conference be held?

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What is the main focus of SDG Goal 1?

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Which goal addresses the importance of food security and sustainable agriculture?

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Which SDG Goal focuses on good health and well-being for all ages?

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What does SDG Goal 4 aim to ensure for individuals?

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Which SDG Goal emphasizes the need for sustainable management of water and sanitation?

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Which goal aims to reduce inequalities within and among countries?

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What is the focus of SDG Goal 13?

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Which SDG Goal focuses on sustainable consumption and production patterns?

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What is the main objective of SDG Goal 16?

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Which SDG Goal aims to revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development?

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Flashcards

Trump's Transactionalism

A foreign policy prioritizing short-term gains and deal-making over long-term strategy.

IBRD Now

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development is now called the World Bank.

Unipolar Moment

A period of single-polar power, where one superpower dominates.

Unipolar Moment Example

Post-Cold War era, with the US as the sole superpower.

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Sputnik Moment

A period of realizing a challenge or threat, prompting a need to catch up with rivals.

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Sputnik Moment Trigger

The Soviet Union launching Sputnik 1, showing technological advancement and threatening US security.

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Sputnik 1

The first artificial satellite launched into Earth's orbit.

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Transactional Foreign Policy

Prioritizing immediate gains over long-term strategy in foreign relations.

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RSIS location

Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) is a think tank based in Singapore.

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National Treatment

WTO members must treat goods, services, and people from other member countries the same as their own, after the goods/services/people have cleared customs or entered the domestic market.

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ASEAN Centrality

ASEAN Centrality is ASEAN's leading role in solving problems, setting directions, and driving processes in Southeast Asian political and geopolitical affairs, using existing ASEAN cooperation mechanisms like EAS, ARF, ADDM Plus, ASEAN+3, and ASEAN+6.

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E10 2024

Algeria, Ecuador, Guyana, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, and Switzerland are the non-permanent members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) in 2024.

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UNGA 79 President

Philémon Yang, former Prime Minister of Cameroon, was UNGA 79's President.

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WTO MFN

Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) treatment in the WTO means treating products, services, and people from other member countries equally and without discrimination.

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Singapore location

Singapore is a country in Southeast Asia.

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Rapprochement Definition

Restoring friendly relations, especially between two countries that are previously hostile or tense.

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ASEAN Cooperation

ASEAN uses various mechanisms (like EAS, ARF, etc.) for cooperation among its member countries.

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E10

The group of 10 non-permanent members of the UN Security Council.

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MFN principle

MFN ensures that all WTO members enjoy equal treatment in trade and business practices.

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WTO

WTO is an international organization handling global trade issues amongst countries.

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ASEAN

ASEAN is an association of Southeast Asian countries.

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OECD's Former Name

The Organization for European Economic Co-operation (OEEC)

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Next Summer Olympics Location

Los Angeles (2028)

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Next FIFA World Cup Locations

Canada, Mexico, and the USA

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Next SEA Games Location

Bangkok

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Oceania's Three Regions

Melanesia, Polynesia, and Micronesia

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Washington Consensus

A set of 10 economic policy recommendations for developing countries, aimed at economic reform.

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Fiscal Discipline

Government control of spending to avoid large budget deficits.

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Prioritize Govt Spending

Allocate government funds to essential services like education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

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Tax Reform

Lowering tax rates and widening tax bases for boosting investment and growth.

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Market-Based Interest Rates

Interest rates determined by market forces to attract foreign investment.

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Competitive Exchange Rate

Maintaining an appropriate exchange rate to support exports.

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Trade Liberalization

Reducing trade barriers, like tariffs and quotas, promoting international trade.

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Foreign Direct Investment

Opening up investment from abroad to attract capital and technology.

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Privatization of State-Owned Enterprises

Transferring state-owned businesses to the private sector for efficiency and reduced financial burden.

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Regulatory Reform

Reducing regulations hindering business activity to promote competition and investment.

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COP30 Location

The location of the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) climate summit.

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House of Representatives Members

The number of members in the US House of Representatives.

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SDG 17 Goals

The seventeen goals designed to achieve sustainable development globally.

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Bank of Thailand Governor

The name of the current Governor of the Bank of Thailand.

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SDG 1 Goal

Ending poverty in all its forms everywhere.

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SDG 2 Goal

Ending hunger, achieving food security, improving nutrition, and promoting sustainable agriculture.

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SDG 3 Goal

Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.

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SDG 4 Goal

Ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all.

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SDG 5 Goal

Achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls.

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SDG 6 Goal

Ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

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SDG 7 Goal

Ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.

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SDG 8 Goal

Promoting sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.

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SDG 10 Goal

Reducing inequality within and among countries.

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Study Notes

Foreign Ministry Officials

  • Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs: Lalitaworn Kanjanjari
  • Another Deputy Minister : Rasmi Chalijandt

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

  • Temple: Phra Phuttharatchamai trisri Samphan

THACCA

  • Thailand Creative Culture Agency

FTA Agreements

  • No FTA with the U.S.
  • No FTA with the EU

G20 Members

  • African Union (AU)
  • European Union (EU)

Taiwan's Claims

  • Taiwan claims Itu Aba (also called Taiping Island in Taiwan, and Itu Aba in the Philippines, and Nan Sha Island in China)
  • Largest island in the Spratly Islands

Three Brotherhood Alliance

  • Armed group of 3 ethnic groups fighting against Myanmar's military junta

Arakan Army Location

  • Located in Rakhine State, Myanmar

Additional Information

  • Lavuan Bajo is in Indonesia
  • Trump's Transactionalism foreign policy prioritizes short-term gains over long-term goals or ideological considerations, emphasizing immediate interests and cost-benefit analysis.
  • IBRD (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development) is now called the World Bank.
  • Unipolar Moment is a period of a single dominant power, such as the U.S. after the Cold War, having influence in military, economics, and culture.
  • Sputnik Moment is the realization of being challenged or threatened, requiring one to try to catch up to a rival. It originated from USSR's Sputnik 1 satellite launch in 1957, highlighting Soviet technological advancement and threat to US security.
  • RSIS (Rajaratnam School of International Studies) is a think tank based in Singapore.
  • ASEAN Centrality is ASEAN's leadership role in shaping the political and geopolitical landscape of Southeast Asia, using existing mechanisms and frameworks within ASEAN.
  • MFN (Most-Favored-Nation) in WTO dictates equal treatment of goods, services, and individuals from other WTO member states without discrimination. Favored trading terms extended to one member must also be extended to others.
  • National Treatment in WTO means similar treatment of goods, services, and individuals from other member countries to domestic goods, services, and individuals after customs procedures or domestic market entry.
  • UNSC E10 Members (2024): Algeria, Ecuador, Guyana, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, Republic of Korea.
  • Rapprochement is re-establishment of cordial relations, a process moving countries from hostility towards friendly and cooperative relations.
  • UN Secretaries-General, past and current: Antonio Guterres (current), Ban Ki-moon, Kofi Annan, Boutros Boutros-Ghali, Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, Kurt Waldheim, U Thant, Dag Hammarskjöld, Trygve Lie
  • UNGA 79 President: Philémon Yang
  • Washington Consensus: 10 economic principles (1989) for developing nations, particularly in Latin America, including fiscal discipline, prioritizing government spending, tax reform, market-based interest rates, competitive exchange rates, trade liberalization, foreign direct investment liberalization, restructuring state-owned enterprises, deregulation, and protection of property rights.
  • OECD former name: OEEC (Organization for European Economic Cooperation)
  • Next Olympic Games: Los Angeles (2028)
  • Next FIFA World Cup: Canada, Mexico, United States
  • Next SEA Games: Bangkok, Chonburi, Songkhla
  • Oceania is divided into three parts: Melanesia, Polynesia, Micronesia.
  • Holy Alliance during the Congress of Vienna consisted of: Prussia, Russia, Austria.
  • Countries in North Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, and Western Sahara
  • Horn of Africa countries: Somalia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia

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This quiz covers various aspects of foreign relations, including officials from Thailand's Foreign Ministry, the status of Free Trade Agreements (FTA), and the geopolitical claims of Taiwan. It also highlights significant alliances and groups in regions such as Myanmar and Indonesia.

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