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WORLD CURRENT AFFAIRS Dr.Gerard Deeb 1 Part Two Dr.Gerard Deeb 2 2[ Globalization Broken the borders down between countries It made the world become a small village Globalization is a process of global economic, political, and cultural integration Dr....

WORLD CURRENT AFFAIRS Dr.Gerard Deeb 1 Part Two Dr.Gerard Deeb 2 2[ Globalization Broken the borders down between countries It made the world become a small village Globalization is a process of global economic, political, and cultural integration Dr.Gerard Deeb 3 Etymology and usage: The term globalization is derived from the world globalize, which refers to the emergence of an international network of economic systems. Economist Theodore Levitt is widely credited with coining the term in an article entitled “ Globalization of Markets”, which appeared in the May-June 1983 issue of Business Review. Sociologists Martin Albrow and Elizabeth King define globalization as “all those processes by which the peoples of the world are imported into a single world society”. Anthony Giddens writes:” Globalization can thus be defined as the intensification of world wide social relations which link distant localities in such a way that local happenings are shaped by events occurring many miles away and vise versa in 1992”. Dr.Gerard Deeb 4 History of globalization goes back to the time of the earliest civilization until roughly the 1600s. Describes the relationships between communities and states and how they were Archaic: created by the geographical spread of ideas and social norms, at both local and regional levels. Dr.Gerard Deeb 5  Early modern or proto-globalization Covers of period of the history of globalization roughly spanned the years between 1600-1800. The term describes the phase of increasing trade links and cultural exchange that is characterized by the rise of maritime European empires. Dr.Gerard Deeb 6 Modern globalization During the 19th century globalization approached its peak as a direct result of the Industrial Revolution. Globalization in this period was decisively shaped by the nineteenth century imperialism such as in Africa and Asia. Dr.Gerard Deeb 7  Globalization of Humanity Economic globalization Dr.Gerard Deeb 8  Positives Globalization plays an increasingly important role in the developing countries Globalization has advantage such as economic processes, technological developments political influences, health systems, social and natural environment factors. Globalization has created new opportunities for developing countries, such as technology transfer, productivity and improved living standard Dr.Gerard Deeb 9  Negatives Environmental deteriorations Instability in commercial and financial markets Increase inequity across and within nations Dr.Gerard Deeb 10  Movements of Globalization Movement of people , example :Tourism, Immigration, International education Movement of information: electric telegraph , Internet Movement of goods and services (Cross-border) Dr.Gerard Deeb 11  Kinds of Globalization Economic Cultural Political Media Dr.Gerard Deeb 12 Cultural globalization Refers to the transmission of ideas, meaning, and values around the world in such a way as to extend and intensify social relations Ways of communication 1- Internet. 2- Popular cultural media. 3- International travel. Dr.Gerard Deeb 13 Perspectives Hybridization: bringing different cultures into interrelation Homogenization: dominance of American culture Conflict intensification: or clash of civilization. Dr.Gerard Deeb 14  Political Globalization Refers to the growth of the worldwide political system, both in size and complexity. Dr.Gerard Deeb 15 Economic globalization Refers to the free movement of goods, capitals, technology … Dr.Gerard Deeb 16 Global actors International governmental organizations International non-governmental organization, NGOs Multinational corporations Dr.Gerard Deeb 17 Impact of globalization Dr.Gerard Deeb 18 Positive Impact Increased competition- employment- Foreign Trade. A better economy- new scientific research- living standards are risen. Globalization has brought in different ideologies Dr.Gerard Deeb 19 Negative Impact Globalization brings fear as well, because of the immoral distribution of income Another fear, is losing national integrity Many people lose their jobs Dr.Gerard Deeb 20 Dr.Gerard Deeb 21 a Definition The UEFA champions League is: 1- An annual continental club football competition organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and contested by top-division European club. Dr.Gerard Deeb 22  The Champions league is: 2- One of the most prestigious tournaments in the most prestigious club in European football. Dr.Gerard Deeb 23  drawn In 1990 the format was expanded, incorporating a round-robin group stage to include clubs that finished runner – up of nations top-level league. In 1993 the present format includes 32 teams are drawn into 8 groups of 4 Teams and play each other in a double round- robin system. N.B.: - the winner of the UEFA QUALIFIES FOR THE UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA club world club. - Real Madrid, is the most successful club in the competition’s history having won the tournament 12 times. Dr.Gerard Deeb 24  History The European cup was created in 1927 an idea of Austrian Hugo Meisl and played between central European Club 1955, the first edition of European Cup took place during the 55-56. The first goal in European was by Joao Batista. The final 2013 was the most watched to date drawing 360 million television Dr.Gerard Deeb viewers. 25  Anthem: The UEFA champions league anthem, officially title simply “ Champions League” was written by Tony Britten, and is an adaptation of George Handel’s Zadok the priest. Dr.Gerard Deeb 26  Trophy and medals: The current trophy is: - 74 cm tall. - Made in Silver. - Weighing 11 kg. - Designed by Jorog Stadelman, Switzerland. Dr.Gerard Deeb 27 Climate Change Dr.Gerard Deeb 28  Forcing mechanisms can be 1- internal Are natural processes within the climate system itself. Ex. Volcano eruptions. 2- external Either natural or anthropogenic. Increased emission of greenhouse gases. Dr.Gerard Deeb 29  Internal forcing 1- mechanisms Define by 5 components of earths climate system to include Atmosphere- Hydrosphere- Cryosphere- Lithosphere- Biosphere. Nature changes is the climate system, resolution internal “climate variability” Dr.Gerard Deeb 30 Two internal forcing 1- 2- Life: Ocean-at water mosphere cycles variability Dr.Gerard Deeb 31 External forcing mechanisms: Fives forcing Orbital Plate variation tectonics Solar Human Volcanism output influences Dr.Gerard Deeb 32 Physical evidence Temperature measurements and proxies Glaciers Pollen analyses Arctic sea ice Forest genetic Sea leave loss resources change Dr.Gerard Deeb 33 Impact of change climate Dr.Gerard Deeb 34 Rising average temperatures Some regions will experience more extreme heat while others may cool Dr.Gerard Deeb slightly 35  Increasing temperatures caused by climate change will make the water of the oceans expand. Ex: ice melting in the Antarctic and Greenland will also contribute to the sea level. Effects Dr.Gerard Deeb 36 One of the most serious of climate change is How it will affect water resources around the world Dr.Gerard Deeb 37 Canada’s forests Are expected to be among the most vulnerable in the world to climate change Dr.Gerard Deeb 38 Negatives Effects of climate change Glaciers and polar ice are melting Air pollution is Sea levels are worse with rising, faster. climate change Ramped up Climate change Human health droughts, floods ecosystem and impact of and other extinction climate change extreme threats Dr.Gerard Deeb 39 Definition of terrorism The use of violence to physical and psychological terrorize a population by an individual or group in order to draw attention to a cause, enact political change, or gain political power. Terrorism Dr.Gerard Deeb 40  Terrorism used to refer Violence against In war against non peacetime targets combatants Dr.Gerard Deeb 41 Terms terrorist or terrorism Original during the Gained mainstream popularity during French revolution of the U.S. presidency the 18th century Ronald Reagan 83 after the Beirut barracks bombings Dr.Gerard Deeb 42 History Describe to the action of the In January 1858, Felice Orsini Jacobin club, during the Reign threw three bombs in an of terror, in the French attempt to assassinate French revolution. Napoleon. Dr.Gerard Deeb 43  Jacobin a member of a democratic clubs established in Paris in 1789. Dr.Gerard Deeb 44 TYPES OF TERRORISM Dr.Gerard Deeb 45  A form of collective violence interfering with the peace, security, and normal functioning of the community. Civil disorder Dr.Gerard Deeb 46 Causes of terrorism Religious Political conflict Socio-economic Dr.Gerard Deeb 47 Religious In 1990, a number of attacks carried out in the name of religion No terrorism in Islam or other religious made Dr.Gerard Deeb headline 48 Political conflict They are trying to right what they perceive to be a social or political or historical People choose terrorism when : wrong. Dr.Gerard Deeb 49 Socio-economic In practically, poverty, lack of education, lack of political Various forms of deprivation can drive people to terrorism freedom Dr.Gerard Deeb 50 Forms of terrorism State terrorism: use of terror by a government order to control its population Religious terrorism due to the fanaticism of those who practices it and their willingness to sacrifice themselves Dr.Gerard Deeb 51  Aims to combat liberal government. This groups are racially motivated Right wing terrorism These groups seek to overthrow capitalist democraticies Left wing terrorism Dr.Gerard Deeb 52  This describes the use of terrorism by individuals who utilize such strategies for the sheer joy of terrorizing Pathological terrorism This type is carried out of for purpose of advancing specific issue Issues oriented terrorism Dr.Gerard Deeb 53  Separatist terrorism: seek to cause fragmentation within a country Narco-terrorism: this term originally refers to organization that gain through the sale of drugs Dr.Gerard Deeb 54