A Whole New Globalized World Challenges & Changes in the Post Cold War Era
Globalization; What is it? Globalization. By the early 21st century, the unfolding of globalization = the increasing interconnectedness of all world parts - reflected the close of the Cold War and the lessening of international conflict, a movement to free markets, new technical developments (especially the computer), and a general acceptance of global connections. Complicating factors to globalization were lingering nationalism, an important religious surge, persisting nationalism, and terrorism.
Close of Cold War Lessening of international conflict Movement to free markets New tech. devs.= computer/internet General acceptance of global connections Globalization
Lingering/persisting nationalism An important religious surge terrorism Underdevelopment; Econ, tech, indust. Complicating factors to Globalization
Political Changes Collapse of Soviet Union and emergence of US as lone superpower. Europe evolving into a more unified entity.
Economic Changes Ascension of Capitalism Dominance of free trade doctrine –EU –NAFTA Newly Industrialized Economies (NIE) –China, Korea, etc. Multinational corporations –Coca Cola –Sony
Economic Changes Global Economic Output –1950 = $6.4 trillion –1995 = $35.5 trillion –2008 = $ 69 trillion Global Exports –1950 = $.4 trillion –1995 = $5 trillion –2010 = $15 trillion
Social Issues Global Health Issues AIDS Impoverished nations: –MalariaMalaria –Cholera Humanitarian Organizations Doctors Without Borders The Red Cross
Social Issues Environmental Movements Greenpeace Earth Day Global Culture Connections - Sports World Cup soccer The Olympics
Iran calls for ban on Barbie doll Iran's top prosecutor has called for restrictions in the import of Western toys, saying they have a destructive effect on the country's youth. Mr Najafabadi, a high-ranking cleric, said Iran was the world's third biggest importer of toys, with many more being smuggled into the country. In the past, Barbie dolls have been targeted by Iranian authorities bridling at their revealing dress. In public Iranian women must cover their bodily contours - a rule, correspondents point out, that Barbie conspicuously fails to follow. "We need to find substitutes to ward off this onslaught, which aims at children and young people whose personality is in the process of being formed," Mr Najafabadi said. Iran has made previous, unsuccessful, attempts to find substitutes for such toys. A modestly-dressed version of Barbie and her partner Ken - named Sara and Dara - launched by Iran did not manage to counter the popularity of the Western version. BBC News, April 28, 2008 Sara and Dara Globalization of Culture: Examples? Benefits and drawbacks?
How has the world changed politically, economically, and socially since the end of the Cold War?
Multinational Corporations
World Cup Soccer
Challenges What are major challenges facing nations in the Post Cold War Era?
Contrasts between Developed & Developing Nations
The categories included in DAI are: Infrastructure (number of fixed and mobile subscribers), Affordability (internet access price as percentage of the Gross National Income per capita), Knowledge (adult literacy and school enrolment level), Quality (international bandwidth per capita and broadband subscribers) and Usage (internet users).
Holders of 80% of world’s oil resources
Living With AIDS
Global Malaria
International Red Cross - FY 2008 Facts at a Glance Countries receiving disaster assistance 45 People benefiting from disaster assistance* 7 million Relief items delivered 300,000 National societies benefiting from preparedness programs 12 Value of assistance provided or pledged* $75 million
Area Africa Asia Europe Latin America North America Percentage Distribution of World Population
Challenge of Population Developed vs. Developing Why do population changes matter? What does it reflect about a country? What impact might there be on the environment?
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