To what extent should we embrace nationalism? Issue 3: To what extent should internationalism be pursued? Part 3: Internationalism and Contemporary Global Affairs Name: Chapter 14: Investigating Global Issues: The Role of Internationalism. To what extent does the pursuit of internationalism help address global issues Pages 298-317. Internationalism and the Creation of Global Issues 1. Define the following terms: (a) hegemonic internationalism (b) revolutionary internationalism (c) liberal internationalism 2. The good intentions liberal international organizations such as the Arctic Council, the Red Cross, and the World Council of Indigenous Peoples sometimes go awry. Explain the difficulties with short-sighted solutions and with giving food aid. 3. Why did Bikini Island become a significant location shortly after the Second World War? 1
4. What problems did the Bikinians face on the uninhabited Rongerik Atoll? 5. Why did the United Nations designate the Bikini Atoll as a strategic trust area? Were the conditions of the strategic trust accomplished? 6. In return for agreeing to turn over the full use of Bikini Atoll, what did the Bikinians receive? 7. What action did the Bikinians take in the 1980 s? 8. What is the G8 and why have they come together? 9. What action did the G8 take in 2005 in regards to the Highly Indebted Poor Countries? What opportunities does this action provide to the HIPCs? 2
10. Refer to Fast Facts (page 304). Summarize the key points highlighted concerning African leadership. 11. What key negative impacts did colonialism have on a global scale? 12. Explain the British colonial technique of divide and conquer. 13. Refer to Voices on page 305. Read the second quote beginning with, It is undeniable List the five main factors contributing to the problems of African development that are stated in the quotation. 14. Why did the United States invade both Afghanistan and Iraq? Did the United States receive the approval of the United Nations for the missions? 15. Summarize the quotation of Wadim Shreiner commenting on the media coverage of African wars and of wars that have the involvement of Western nations. 3
16. Explain how human rights were among the first victims of the war on terror. 17. Read the Voices excerpt, Security and Human Rights. Answer the following questions: (a) Why might some governments prefer to fight in Iraq rather than to to fight poverty, racism, and other injustices? (b) Are there other global issues that are identified as posing a threat equivalent to global terrorism? Which have been created by apparent internationalism? Which can possibly be resolved by internationalism? 18. What is one common solution to stimulate ( kick-start ) the failing economies of developing nations? 19. What must developing nations do to increase foreign investment? 20. What are the parts of structural adjustments imposed on states looking to the IMF and World Bank for assistance? 4
21. Explain the race to the bottom and the results for industries. 23. What are three of the positive impacts of structural adjustments, according to some supporters? 24. How is poverty a major negative impact of structural adjustments, and how does it relate to world hunger? 25. Why is it difficult for farmers in developing countries to compete with farmers in wealthy nations? 24. How does the pressure of debt lead to even greater poverty and hunger for local farmers in developing nations? 25. Summarize the four myths and the four realities about Africa (Fast Facts). 5
Internationalism and the Resolution of Global Issues 1. What are chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)? How was it determined by scientists that CFCs were directly related to the increasing holes in the ozone layer? 2. Explain how governments have worked together through the Montreal Protocol, the World Meteorological Organization, and the United Nations Environment Programme to significantly reduce the production and use of CFCs. 3. What are environmental impact assessments? 4. Explain how teams of individuals work together on environmental impact assessments. 5. List the seven considerations that environmental impact assessments include. 6