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What is the main purpose of the United Nations?
What is the main purpose of the United Nations?
- To dominate global trade agreements
- To promote global peace, security, and cooperation (correct)
- To enhance military power among member countries
- To exploit natural resources in developing countries
What are some of the key roles/functions of the United Nations?
What are some of the key roles/functions of the United Nations?
- Developing military alliances
- Enforcing global trade regulations
- Exploiting natural resources for economic gain
- Promoting sustainable development and international cooperation (correct)
Apart from the Covid-19 pandemic, what is one other major challenge facing global governance in the 21st century?
Apart from the Covid-19 pandemic, what is one other major challenge facing global governance in the 21st century?
- Climate change (correct)
- Increased military conflicts
- Technological advancements
- Global economic prosperity
Which international organization was founded in 1945 to promote global peace, security, and cooperation?
Which international organization was founded in 1945 to promote global peace, security, and cooperation?
What is the overarching goal of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations?
What is the overarching goal of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations?
Which problem does the United Nations NOT focus on?
Which problem does the United Nations NOT focus on?
How does globalization affect governments in terms of political backlash and nationalism?
How does globalization affect governments in terms of political backlash and nationalism?
What security challenges do governments face due to globalization?
What security challenges do governments face due to globalization?
How do governments respond to the social and cultural impacts of globalization?
How do governments respond to the social and cultural impacts of globalization?
What is one way governments may respond to globalization-induced challenges to assert national identity?
What is one way governments may respond to globalization-induced challenges to assert national identity?
Why do governments need to adopt multilateral approaches to security governance?
Why do governments need to adopt multilateral approaches to security governance?
What does globalization facilitate that can lead to challenges for governments in preserving cultural identity?
What does globalization facilitate that can lead to challenges for governments in preserving cultural identity?
What is one of the primary goals of International Financial Institutions (IFIs) mentioned in the text?
What is one of the primary goals of International Financial Institutions (IFIs) mentioned in the text?
During the early 20th century, what led to a fragmentation of global markets?
During the early 20th century, what led to a fragmentation of global markets?
How do International Financial Institutions (IFIs) maximize the impact of their interventions?
How do International Financial Institutions (IFIs) maximize the impact of their interventions?
Which event contributed to the rise of protectionism and economic nationalism in the early 20th century?
Which event contributed to the rise of protectionism and economic nationalism in the early 20th century?
What key institutions were established following World War II to promote economic cooperation and reconstruction?
What key institutions were established following World War II to promote economic cooperation and reconstruction?
How do International Financial Institutions (IFIs) collaborate with various stakeholders to coordinate development efforts?
How do International Financial Institutions (IFIs) collaborate with various stakeholders to coordinate development efforts?
What was the aim of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and later the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
What was the aim of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and later the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
Which historical event characterized the 1970s regarding exchange rates?
Which historical event characterized the 1970s regarding exchange rates?
What drove the resurgence of globalization in the 1980s and 1990s?
What drove the resurgence of globalization in the 1980s and 1990s?
What characterized the period of accelerated globalization in the 1990s?
What characterized the period of accelerated globalization in the 1990s?
What enabled global market integration in the 1990s?
What enabled global market integration in the 1990s?
What defines global corporations in terms of presence?
What defines global corporations in terms of presence?
What is the main difference between regionalization and globalization?
What is the main difference between regionalization and globalization?
How does regionalism benefit local economies according to the text?
How does regionalism benefit local economies according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of regionalism mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of regionalism mentioned in the text?
What is one way regionalization differs from globalization in terms of culture promotion?
What is one way regionalization differs from globalization in terms of culture promotion?
How does globalization contribute to a more interconnected world, according to the text?
How does globalization contribute to a more interconnected world, according to the text?
What is one disadvantage of regionalism mentioned in the text?
What is one disadvantage of regionalism mentioned in the text?
