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interdependence
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mutually dependent; when two nations depend on each other
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anthropocentrism
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the world view that says that humans are the main concern
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biocentrism
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the world view that says that the environment is the main concern
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stewardship
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the world view that says that both humans and environments are of equal concern
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rights and responsibilities
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Rights are moral and legal limit on how people or organizations can treat you. Responsibilities are a legal or moral requirement that governs how you can/cannot treat people.
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characteristics of a developing nations
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unstable government, over-population, weak economy, poverty, dependent on others, lack of diversity, and poor health
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benefits of trade
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more growth, increases choices, increases international economies, and greater employment
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disadvantage of trade
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creates a gap between the rich and the poor, dominance of global trade by the rich, lack of opportunities for the poor and rich, dominance of global trade by rich, exploitation of workers and growers
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main goals of developing nations
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political stability, strong economy (includes diversity and privatization), improved social services (schools, health, etc.)
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costs and benefits of globalization
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benefits: makes decision making easier
costs: hurts the decision maker |
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cash crop
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a product made strictly for making money
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tariff
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a tax on imported goods
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integration
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behavior that is harmony with the environment
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outsourcing
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to obtain goods or services from your own country
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off shoring
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to obtain goods or services from overseas
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dolar
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the basic unit of America currency; equal to 100 cents
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economy
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the wealth and resources in a country including imports and exports
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import
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bringing goods or services into another country
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export
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sending goods or services to another country
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inflation
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the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising
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recession
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the act of receding or withdrawing
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surplus
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something that remains above what is used or needed
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treasury
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place where the fund of the government of a corporation, are deposited
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hedge fund
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partnership of investors
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theocracy
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a system of government in which the priests rule in the name of God or a god
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"roof of the world"
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Tibet
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Aung San Suu Kyi
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Burmese politician
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Bhikku
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buddhist monk
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breach
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the act of breaking in
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Dalai Lama
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the highest lama in Tibetan Buddhism
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deva
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a god
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enervating
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causing one to feel drained of energy
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environment
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the surroundings in which people, animals, and plants live
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Gandhi
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an Indian man who led peaceful protests for justice
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Ganges
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a river in Northern India
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geography
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the study of Earth's physical features
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globalization
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The integration of the national economies of the world
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Gotama
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Buddha
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Heinrich
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a military commander in Tibet
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Himalayas
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a mountain range in Asia
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Hind Swaraj
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Indian Home Rule by Gandhi (a book)
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inherent
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existing in something permenantly
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insidious
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gradual but harmful
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Lech Walesa
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polish politician
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Lhasa
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the capital of Tibet
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Mao Zedong
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communist revolutionary, dictator, and politician
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miasma
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poisonous air
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Nagasena
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buddhist sage
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Pachen Lama
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second highest lama in Tibetan Buddhism
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passive resistence
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method of nonviolence protest
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Peter
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Heinrich's traveling companion
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religion
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the belief in a superhuman controlling power
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repugnant
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in conflict with
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Solidarity
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a independent trade union in Poland
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Tathagata
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what Buddha called himself
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Tibet
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a plateau region in Asia
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unremitting
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never relaxing
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wellspring
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a bountiful source of something
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Bashar Assad
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current/former leader of Syria
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Mubarak
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former leader of Egypt
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Gaddafi
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former leader of Libya
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Morsy
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current leader of Egypt
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nationalism
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pride and loyalty to one's country
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positives of nationalism
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promotes democracy, discourages imperialism, allows for economic development, and allows for diversity and experimentation
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negatives of nationalism
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reluctance to help others, exclusionism, exceptionalism, xenophobia, internal oppression, and external aggression
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Changing reality (3 actors)
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-security council
-donors that provide post conflict aid -compacts (peace building commissions) |
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Post-conflict critical priorities (3)
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-creating jobs
-better social services -clean government |
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arab springs
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pro-democracy uprising currently happening in the Middle East and North Africa
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Countries involved in arab springs
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Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, Bahrain, Syria, Yemen, Algeria, Jordan, Morocco, Oman, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mauritania, and Saudi Arabia
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Lead the World To Leadership (View #1 on Leadership)
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-we have the responsibility to promote democracy around the world
-we must promote American views and customs |
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Arguments for Lead the World To Leadership (View #1 on Leadership)
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We'll stop tyrants and regimes, will be able to confront dictators, we will gain strong trading partners, there will be less wars
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Arguments against Lead the World To Leadership (View #1 on Leadership)
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It will make it look like the U.S. is trying to control the world, will split the world into democrats and non-democrats, will hurt the economy, and we will lose valuable allies
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Protect the U.S. Global Interests (View #2 on Leadership)
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-we need to be selective about when and where we involve ourselves
-if we are in danger, our first concern should be ourselves |
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Arguments for Protect the U.S. Global Interests (View #2 on Leadership)
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We will protect ourselves and others too, we'll remain a superpower, economy will prosper
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Arguments against Protect the U.S. Global Interests (View #2 on Leadership)
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Will cause for other countries's resentment, lose allies, distracted politicians, and the balance of power will collapse
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Build a More Cooperative World (View #3 on Leadership)
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-work together with other nations to fix problems
-share decision making with other countries |
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Arguments for Build a More Cooperative World (View #3 on Leadership)
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We will gain power, less conflict, aid developing countries, stronger allies
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Arguments against Build a More Cooperative World (View #3 on Leadership)
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We will lose international influence, there might be more conflicts, limit our ability to defend ourselves, make regimes stronger, less focus on the problems at home
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Protect the U.S. Homeland (View #4 on Leadership)
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-we need to focus on our own problems and stop helping everyone else in the world
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Arguments for Protect the U.S. Homeland (View #4 on Leadership)
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We will avoid unnecessary conflicts, free up resources, be a model for other countries, and lower tensions worldwide.
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Arguments Against Protect the U.S. Homeland (View #4 on Leadership)
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We cannot afford to abandon our responsibilities now, will cause an upset worldwide, leave us incapable for standing up for democracy, and we will be left unable to defeat the next evil tyrant
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Global North characteristics
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-rich
-located in the Northern hemisphere -developed |
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Global South characteristics
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-poor
-located in the Southern hemisphere -not developed |
