1. The Cold War (1945-1992)

2. After World War 2: ● The old European powers no longer world leaders (GB, France, Germany) ● All countries war torn ● Only 2 great powers left: ● United States vs. Soviet Union ● US(democracy) vs. USSR(communism)

4. But... ● Both just fought the most costly war in human history ● Both wanted to avoid war – Nuclear weapons, war torn ● BUT neither side wanted to back down ● US wanted everyone to be Democratic/Capitalism ● Soviet Union wanted everyone to be communist

5. How do we prevent World War 3?

6. Part 1: United Nations

7. International Peace ● Internationalism- idea that nations should cooperate to promote common aims ● Best way to do this: World Government- United Nations

8. Structure of the UN ● General Assembly ● Security Council ● Secretariat ● International Court of Justice ● Economics and Social Council ● Trusteeship Council

9. General Assembly (Legislature) ● The UN body where every country is a member, ● 191 members (each nation 1 vote

10. Security Council (Executive) ● 5 permanent members: US, France, Great Britain, Russia, China ● 10 non-permanent members ● Has power to send UN troops

11. International Court of Justice ● Judicial Branch ● In the Netherlands ● 15 judges: hear disputes between nations ● Interpret International Law

12. Secretary-General ● Secretary-General: chief executive officer of UN ● Ban Ki Moon: Secretary General today

13. Economics and Social Council ● Promotes human rights and tries to make everyone's life better

14. Secretariat ● Carries out day to day issues ● Assists the other agencies

15. UN Agencies ● World Health Organization (WHO) ● United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

16. International Monetary Fund (IMF) ● World Bank: give loans to developing countries at low interest rates

17. Globalization ● individuals working across nations, world is becoming 1 community

18. With the UN... ● Will this be enough to prevent world war?