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What are the terms used to divide the world geographically?
What are the terms used to divide the world geographically?
Global North and Global South
According to Karpilo (2018), what does the Global North contain?
According to Karpilo (2018), what does the Global North contain?
All countries north of the equator
What is the Brandt Line?
What is the Brandt Line?
A model developed to show the geographical division of richer and poorer nations.
All countries in the Global North are considered developed.
All countries in the Global North are considered developed.
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Which countries are mentioned as developing in the Global South?
Which countries are mentioned as developing in the Global South?
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What does the Global South primarily refer to?
What does the Global South primarily refer to?
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The Global South captures a deterritorialized geography of capitalism's externalities and means to account for subjugated peoples within the borders of wealthier countries, such that there are economic ______ in the geographic North.
The Global South captures a deterritorialized geography of capitalism's externalities and means to account for subjugated peoples within the borders of wealthier countries, such that there are economic ______ in the geographic North.
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What was the primary purpose of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)?
What was the primary purpose of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)?
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Study Notes
Global North and Global South
- Global North comprises countries north of the equator, predominantly in the Northern Hemisphere, while Global South includes nations south of the equator in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Kwarteng and Botchway highlight a divide in international law practice between developed Northern countries advocating environmental protection and developing Southern countries emphasizing social and economic justice.
Historical Context
- The Global North-South divide reflects disparities in development and wealth, well established since the 1980s.
- The Brandt Line serves as an indicator, showing wealth is primarily found in the Northern Hemisphere, apart from Australia and New Zealand.
Developmental Nuances
- Not all countries in the Global North are developed, while some in the Global South (like Nepal and Kazakhstan) are making progress.
- Global South countries often lack indigenous technologies and rely on Global North multinational corporations for technical transfer, leading to research aimed at Northern challenges.
Conceptual Understanding of Global South
- Claudio (2014) notes that the Global South is a dynamic reality and a work in progress, shaped by political geographies of dispossession and repossession.
- Grovohui (2011) emphasizes that the term "Global South" goes beyond geographic location, symbolizing a postcolonial context for formerly colonized nations.
Definitions of Global South
- Mahler (2017) identifies three key definitions:
- Traditionally used in development contexts for economically disadvantaged nation-states.
- Alternatives to terms like "Third World" since the post-Cold War era.
- Aims to address the experiences of groups affected by capitalist globalization.
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
- NAM consists of 115 developing countries that chose not to align with either the Western Capitalist Bloc or the Communist Bloc during the Cold War.
- Designed to represent neutral positions, NAM reflects the aspirations of developing nations.
Economic and Political Implications
- Global South illustrates how capitalism's impacts extend beyond geographic boundaries, with internal economic disparities within wealthier nations.
- The term signifies a shared experience of subjugation under global capitalism and serves as a political subjectivity emerging from historic and contemporary struggles faced by these nations.
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This quiz explores the concepts of 'Global North' and 'Global South,' highlighting their geographical and socio-economic implications. It examines the division of countries based on their location in relation to the equator and the impact on international law practices. Test your knowledge on these global divides and their significance in today's world.
