Culture and Conflict A Global Culture

Cultural Conflict: Economic and Political Roots Increase in Supranational organizations: Multi- national political communities, wherein power is transferred or delegated to an authority by governments of member states.

International Unions The United Nations (UN): an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace. Formed in 1945, following WW2.

International Unions North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO): Intergovernmental military alliance acting as a system of collective defence whereby its member states agree to mutual defense in response to an attack by any external party. Originally formed in 1949.

International Unions North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): An agreement signed by the governments of Canada, Mexico, and the United States, creating a trilateral trade bloc in North America. The purpose is to eliminate tariffs.

International Unions The European Union (EU): an economic and political union of 27 member states which are located primarily in Europe. It ensures the free movement of people, goods, services, and capital, enacts legislation in justice and home affairs, and maintains common policies on trade, agriculture, fisheries and regional development.

International Unions G20: a group of finance ministers and central bank governors from 20 major economies. G8: created by France in 1975, for the governments of six major economies: France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In 1976, Canada joined the group (thus creating the G7). In 1997, the group added Russia, thus becoming the G8.

International Unions

Increased Interconnection With interconnected economies and political systems, comes the creation of a common culture. Large corporations face fewer restrictions and spread across the world.

Global Culture With large corporations having such power, there is the theory that nation-states have become powerless. Corporations influence economies and the cultures they occupy.

Global Culture Some argue that modernization/globalization is removing unique aspects of cultures. They would say that all cities and cultures are becoming extremely similar.

Global Culture: New York vs. Tokyo

Powerpoint Templates Canadas Global Connections (Globalization)

Globalization is a process of interaction and integration among the people, companies, and governments of different nations, a process driven by international trade and investment and aided by information technology.

Global Connections Canada has many global ties Today we live in a global world where we can watch live sports coverage taking place in China

Global Connections We eat international dishes Our stores are full of goods made in other countries

Global Connections Our nation includes millions of people who left other countries to make Canada their home

Global Connections Canadians have excelled internationally as: Musicians

Global Connections Actors

Global Connections Authors

Global Connections Political Leaders

Global Connections Business Leaders

Global Connections Historical Ties Historical ties are those that link us with other nations and peoples with whom we share a common past The Commonwealth This is an association of 54 nations that share a common history Our ties come from being ruled by the same empire

Global Connections Historical Ties The Commonwealth The English language spoken around the world Cricket fans, tea drinkers, soccer players all have connections to the British Empire which spread these sports and practices Queen Victoria (city in Can, state in AUS)

Global Connections Economic Ties Involves individuals and companies doing business all over the world Canada is a major trading nation No country in the world exports more of the goods and services it produces than Canada

Global Connections Economic Ties Canada exported nearly 40% of its GDP Gross Domestic Product (GDP) value of all goods and services produced in a country in one year In 2009, Canada exported almost $430 billion in goods and services

Global Connections Economic Ties In 2009 we imported about $375 billion worth NAFTA The North American Free Trade Agreement Came into effect on January 4 th, 1994

Global Connections Economic Ties NAFTA Members

Global Connections Economic Ties NAFTA Its members agreed that goods made in one of these countries may be sold without tariffs (import taxes) in the other member countries

Global Connections Economic Ties

Global Connections Political Ties Canada has a relatively small population, yet is a major player on the international political scene Canada played a prominent role in the First and Second World Wars and other military conflicts

Global Connections Political Ties Canada takes part in most major peacekeeping efforts, in which Canadian troops maintain a truce between hostile armies

Global Connections Political Ties United Nations Canada participates heavily in the UN This organization was formed after the Second World Warn to help prevent future wars

Global Connections Political Ties United Nations An organization where most countries can work out their differences 191 members Canada was one of the original members Canada contributed 40 million for operations

Global Connections Political Ties United Nations Today the UN has many goals Tries to promote international understanding It helps poor nations increase your wealth

Global Connections Political Ties United Nations Tries to reduce international conflict and increase international security Preserving human rights is a major part of the UN’s work The UN focuses on countries that suffer from war and famine

Global Connections Political Ties United Nations These efforts include providing: – Emergency Aid – Making Efforts to resolve crises – Providing peacekeeping – Providing agreements to guarantee human rights