INTERNATIONAL ISSUES AND INTERDEPENDENCE

United Nations 51 nations signed charter in 1945 Goals: Promised to preserve world peace Cooperate in solving social and economic problems 193 member countries today World Health Organization Attempts to wipe out deadly diseases like smallpox and AIDS INTERNATIONAL & REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

United Nations Security Council 15 member states, including five permanent members China, France, Russia, UK, and USA Ability to make permanent and binding decisions INTERNATIONAL & REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

European Union Made up of 27 member states Formed in 1958 Powers given by member states Common currency (Euro €) Ensures the free movement of people, goods, services, and capital Maintains common policies for trade and agriculture INTERNATIONAL & REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Refugees Every year, hundreds of thousands of people leave poor and war-torn countries Where do these people belong? Drug Trade Poor farmers turn to drug crops Huge criminal enterprise Recent drug wars in Mexico have led to crackdowns ISSUES OF GLOBAL CONCERN

Terrorism The use of violence and threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes 1988 – plane bound for Lockerbie, Scotland was blown up 1998 – embassies in Kenya and Tanzania bombed Attacks on Sept. 11 led to War on Terror in Afghanistan and Iraq Is terrorism effective? ISSUES OF GLOBAL CONCERN

Environment 1984 – explosion at chemical plant in India kills – Chernobyl nuclear plant explodes 1989 – Exxon Valdez oil spill 2010 – BP oil spill These accidents have lead to efforts to preserve our world ISSUES OF GLOBAL CONCERN

HOMEWORK 10 questions in multiple choice, true false, or completion form Make sure to write the question and the answer Put a star beside your top three