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What does the acronym IMF stand for?
What does the acronym IMF stand for?
International Monetary Fund
The IMF was created in 1944.
The IMF was created in 1944.
True (A)
The WTO replaced GATT in 1995.
The WTO replaced GATT in 1995.
True (A)
The G7 originally consisted of six member countries.
The G7 originally consisted of six member countries.
The G20 was founded in 1999.
The G20 was founded in 1999.
The BRICS group was formed in 2005.
The BRICS group was formed in 2005.
The SCO was formed in 2014.
The SCO was formed in 2014.
What are the names of the original six countries that formed the G7?
What are the names of the original six countries that formed the G7?
The G7 nations account for close to 60 percent of global net wealth.
The G7 nations account for close to 60 percent of global net wealth.
The G20 is composed of the world's largest economies only.
The G20 is composed of the world's largest economies only.
Which of these statements is TRUE about the G20?
Which of these statements is TRUE about the G20?
Which of the following is NOT a member of the BRICS group?
Which of the following is NOT a member of the BRICS group?
The SCO was created with the aim of fostering economic and security cooperation between its members.
The SCO was created with the aim of fostering economic and security cooperation between its members.
Which of these are examples of regional organizations?
Which of these are examples of regional organizations?
The UN has played a major role in managing globalization.
The UN has played a major role in managing globalization.
The EU is the only regional organization that is highly developed.
The EU is the only regional organization that is highly developed.
The rise of divergent and contradictory interests between powers has had no effect on international relations.
The rise of divergent and contradictory interests between powers has had no effect on international relations.
The "alter-globalization" movement seeks to fight against the problems associated with regional cooperation.
The "alter-globalization" movement seeks to fight against the problems associated with regional cooperation.
The rise of conflicts is particularly acute in the Middle East, South Asia, and the Sahel.
The rise of conflicts is particularly acute in the Middle East, South Asia, and the Sahel.
Global economic governance has been able to resist the economic crises of the last few decades.
Global economic governance has been able to resist the economic crises of the last few decades.
Regional cooperation can sometimes be a power play.
Regional cooperation can sometimes be a power play.
Regional integration always has a positive effect on trade.
Regional integration always has a positive effect on trade.
Regional cooperation is a simple solution to the problems of globalization.
Regional cooperation is a simple solution to the problems of globalization.
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Governance
Governance
A set of means to ensure the functioning of a domain, such as a company, state, or region.
Global Governance
Global Governance
Attempts to establish rules, institutions, and modes of cooperation to address global challenges.
Multilateralism
Multilateralism
Agreements and partnerships between states to achieve shared goals.
International Organizations (IGOs)
International Organizations (IGOs)
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International Monetary Fund (IMF)
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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World Bank
World Bank
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World Trade Organization (WTO)
World Trade Organization (WTO)
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General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
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Group of Seven (G7)
Group of Seven (G7)
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Group of Twenty (G20)
Group of Twenty (G20)
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BRICS
BRICS
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The Triad
The Triad
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Regional Cooperation Organizations
Regional Cooperation Organizations
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Free Trade Areas
Free Trade Areas
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Development Corridor
Development Corridor
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Global Management and Regulations in Crisis
Global Management and Regulations in Crisis
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Rise of Divergent and Contradictory Interests
Rise of Divergent and Contradictory Interests
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Alter-Globalization Movement
Alter-Globalization Movement
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Bilateral Agreements
Bilateral Agreements
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An Over-Armed and Boiling World
An Over-Armed and Boiling World
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Regional Cooperation and Globalization
Regional Cooperation and Globalization
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Regional Cooperation as a Power Issue
Regional Cooperation as a Power Issue
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Major Issues of Regional Cooperation and Integration
Major Issues of Regional Cooperation and Integration
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Global Economic Governance
Global Economic Governance
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Multipolar Global Governance
Multipolar Global Governance
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Traditional World Powers
Traditional World Powers
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Challenging the Traditional Order
Challenging the Traditional Order
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The Changing Power Landscape
The Changing Power Landscape
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Study Notes
Global Governance of International Organizations
- International cooperation, established after WWII, aimed to create a new world economic order preventing future crises.
- Global governance is the attempt to establish rules and institutions for global cooperation, involving states and non-state actors.
- International organizations like the IMF and World Bank promote globalization through trade facilitation.
- The IMF enforces exchange rate stability, lends money to struggling nations, and provides financial advice.
- The World Bank provides long-term development loans to countries.
- The WTO created in 1995 promotes free trade among countries.
- Regional organizations like the G7 and G20 address global economic crises, promote cooperation, and represent major global economies.
- G7 includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US. G20 includes 19 countries and the EU.
- The G20 addresses global economic issues and has members representing 90% of global GDP.
- Emerging economic powers are increasingly contesting existing global power structures.
- The rise of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) group reflects a shift in global power dynamics.
- Anti-globalization movements critique the negative impacts of globalization.
- These movements often focus on issues of labor, environment, and corporate power.
- Globalization is often characterized by tensions and struggles over governance.
Regulations and Tensions in Today's World
- Global management of regulations is increasingly in crisis.
- The current global system is largely dominated by Western countries, which has been challenged by rising demand from emerging countries like those in Asia.
- The system is further challenged by organizations from emerging economies like the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the New Development Bank (NDB).
- Global governance is becoming increasingly multipolar and contested by divergent interests between major powers.
- The rise of conflicts reflects tensions over control of resources, influence, and political ideology.
- The United States and China are competing for global influence, characterized by trade tensions, technological rivalry, and geopolitical rivalries in several regions.
Regional Cooperation and Globalization
- Regional Organizations have different functions and objectives.
- Examples include free trade areas like USMCA/CUSMA and broader political/economic cooperation blocs like the EU.
- The creation, functioning, and power dynamics of regional organizations are often tied to major geopolitical and geo-economic issues.
- The complexity of international relations involving multiple regions and agreements.
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