Global Governance of International Organizations

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What does the acronym IMF stand for?

International Monetary Fund

The IMF was created in 1944.

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The WTO replaced GATT in 1995.

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The G7 originally consisted of six member countries.

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The G20 was founded in 1999.

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The BRICS group was formed in 2005.

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The SCO was formed in 2014.

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What are the names of the original six countries that formed the G7?

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The G7 nations account for close to 60 percent of global net wealth.

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The G20 is composed of the world's largest economies only.

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Which of these statements is TRUE about the G20?

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Which of the following is NOT a member of the BRICS group?

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The SCO was created with the aim of fostering economic and security cooperation between its members.

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Which of these are examples of regional organizations?

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The UN has played a major role in managing globalization.

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The EU is the only regional organization that is highly developed.

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The rise of divergent and contradictory interests between powers has had no effect on international relations.

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The "alter-globalization" movement seeks to fight against the problems associated with regional cooperation.

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The rise of conflicts is particularly acute in the Middle East, South Asia, and the Sahel.

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Global economic governance has been able to resist the economic crises of the last few decades.

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Regional cooperation can sometimes be a power play.

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Regional integration always has a positive effect on trade.

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Regional cooperation is a simple solution to the problems of globalization.

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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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Explore the mechanisms of global governance and the role of international organizations established post-WWII. This quiz examines the functions of entities like the IMF, World Bank, and WTO in promoting economic stability and trade. Understand how regional groups like G7 and G20 contribute to global economic cooperation.