1. Conflict & Cooperation among Political Alliances
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2. How do national and international levels of political divisions cause conflict?

3. Boundary & Territorial Disputes
Syria/Israel: Fought wars against each other 3 times over territorial disputes.
Western Sahara/Morocco: Since 1975, fighting over natural resources located in the Western Sahara (mines, fishing, oil resources).

4. Boundary & Territorial Disputes
China/Taiwan: Fighting since Taiwan wished to gain its independence in 1949 from China.
India/Pakistan: Fought numerous conflicts over the land known as Kashmir.

5. Cultural Differences (Language, Religion)
Indonesia: Home of several ethnic groups and languages.
Canada: Quebec is French speaking, while rest of Canada is English Speaking.
Sudan: Site of 20 year civil war between Islamic government and People’s Liberation army.

6. Examples of Economic Differences
Fertile Land
Access to fresh water
Access to coast
Fishing rights
Natural resources
Different economic philosophies

7. Examples of Ethnic Differences
Balkans: (Southeast Europe) between Serbs, Croats and Muslims.
Cyprus: between Greek majority and Turkish minority.
Kashmir: between Pakistani Muslims and Indian Hindus.

8. Nationalism
Nationalism: Strong feelings of national identity and the desire for independence
(Example: the Kurds of the Middle East).

9. How do national and international levels of political divisions create cooperation?

10. Humanitarian Initiatives
Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement: Humanitarian organization that offers disaster relief, health training, alleviates human suffering, and offers life saving blood.

11. Economic Alliances
Law of the Sea: United Nations treaty in which resources of the oceans and seas are regulated.
China and the U.S.: trade
Multinational Corporations: Companies with multiple offices located internationally.

12. Military Alliances
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization): Political organization of 26 countries from North America and Europe that supports democracy and security for the members.

13. Problem-Solving Alliances
Antarctic Treaty: A treaty created in 1959 by 12 countries; demilitarized Antarctica and established the continent as a haven for scientific study.
United Nations: (Peacekeepers) works to create peace in countries experiencing conflict.
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14. Programs to Promote International Understanding
Peace Corp: organization created in 1961 that strives to help developing countries and that is devoted to peace.

15. Alliances for Environmental Preservation
Located in every city, state, country and continent (Ex. Nansemond River Preservation Alliance – NRPA).

16. Alliances for Foreign Aid
Programs to help less fortunate countries.

17. Cultural Alliances
Francophone World: French speaking nations of the world.
Commonwealth of Nations: 53 nations including the United Kingdom and some former British colonies which maintain allegiance to the British.