1. Political Challenges in the Modern World

2. United Nations
Globalization- International integration of countries due to the convergence of world views, products, ideas, culture, etc.
Symbol of globalism
Founded 1945
Peace
Human dignity
Discuss import issues + recommend actions
Address economic, political, environmental, and social concerns
Security Council (US, Russia, China, Great Britain, France, + 10)
Peacekeeping Forces

3. Ethnic and Political Challenges in Europe
Northern Ireland
Protestants vs. Catholics
Civil War
Bosnian Civil War
Serbs vs. Bosnian Muslims
Independence in Cyprus
Greeks vs. Turks
Yugoslavia
Ukraine

4. Ethnic and Political Challenges in Africa
Conflicts due to colonial borders
Independent nations
Diverse ethnic, linguistic, and territorial groups
Genocide in Rwanda
Genocide in Darfur
Arab Spring 2011
Egypt
Libya
Syria

5. Ethnic and Political Challenges in Asia
Tibet vs. China
Dalai Lama
Independence of East Timor from Indonesia
Violence between Christians and Muslims
Democratic elections held in 2007
Sri Lanka
Buddhists vs. Hindus

6. Ethnic and Political Challenges in Latin America
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brazil
Resurgence of democracy
Economic growth
Hugo Chavez in Venezuela
Nationalize energy
Nationalize communication
Reduce foreign influence
Neocolonialism

7. International Security and Terrorism
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Chemical
Biological
Nuclear
Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT)- prevents/limits spread of nuclear weapons production technology and knowledge to nations without that capability
Have not joined: Israel, North Korea, India, Pakistan
Have violated: Iran

9. International Security and Terrorism
Biological and chemical weapons
Historical Uses
Bioterrorism
Syria
Terrorism is not specific to the Middle East, Islam, or the 21st Century
Irish Republican Army in Northern Ireland (IRA)
Basque Fatherland and Liberty (ETA) in Spain
Shining Path in Peru

10. International Security and Terrorism
Terrorism- indiscriminant violence and intimidation to create fear in order to achieve a political, religious, or ideological aim
Intent:
Produce widespread fear
Obtain recognition through media
Humiliate/weaken government security forces
Steal or extort money/equipment vital to cause
Destroy facilities and disrupt communication
Discourage foreign investment, tourism, etc.
Control local populace/regions
Satisfy vengeance
Influence government decisions

12. International Security and Terrorism
September 11, 2001
Middle East
Iraq War 2003
Civil War
Sunnis vs. Shia
Arab-Israeli Conflicts
Christians vs. Muslims vs. Jews
Kurds, Armenians, Chaldeans, Alawites
Oil, Water, Land
War Against the West
Globalization
Foreign oil investment
Tradition vs. Modernity