Superpowers and Emerging Nations Shape Global Decisions on People and the Environment (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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3 types of global action
3 types of global action
Conflict prevention, crisis response, climate change mitigation
Why is USA called 'Global Police'?
Why is USA called 'Global Police'?
Intervene militarily in foreign countries most frequently
NATO's mutual defence agreement means
NATO's mutual defence agreement means
If one member is threatened, all others come to its aid
Number of EU member countries
Number of EU member countries
27
Size of EU single market
Size of EU single market
500 million people
Purpose of the UN
Purpose of the UN
Maintain global peace & security
Role of International Court of Justice
Role of International Court of Justice
Settles legal disputes between nations
Number of permanent UN Security Council members
Number of permanent UN Security Council members
5
Number of non-permanent UN Security Council members
Number of non-permanent UN Security Council members
10 (rotate every 2 years)
UN Security Council veto power rule
UN Security Council veto power rule
Any 1 of the 5 permanent members can veto a decision