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The dynamics of global interactions among nations and regions present issues that affect all humanity. These dynamics include competing beliefs and goals, methods of engagement, and conflict and cooperation. Contemporary issues have political, economic, social, historic and geographic components.
Approaches to addressing global and regional issues reflect historical influences and multiple perspectives. Students can impact global issues through service learning and senior projects.
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Unit 1: Global Connections
Trade, Alliances, Treaties & International Organizations
1. Trade, alliances, treaties and international organizations contribute to the increasing interconnectedness of nations and peoples in the 21st century.
Global connections is a recurrent theme throughout the Contemporary World Issues course. Nations and peoples are interconnected through trade, alliances, treaties and international organizations. Connections among nations and peoples of the world are dynamic, characterized by continuous shifts in international coalitions and political alliances.
Long-established global connections include:
Participation in these and other trading relationships, alliances, treaties or organizations has increased the interconnectedness of nations.
Global connections is a recurrent theme throughout the Contemporary World Issues course. Nations and peoples are interconnected through trade, alliances, treaties and international organizations. Connections among nations and peoples of the world are dynamic, characterized by continuous shifts in international coalitions and political alliances.
Long-established global connections include:
- Trade – North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), World Trade Organization (WTO), Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC);
- Alliances – North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO);
- Treaties – Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, Camp David Accords, Kyoto Protocol; and
- International Organizations – United Nations (UN), European Union (EU), Organization of American States (OAS), African Union (AU).
Participation in these and other trading relationships, alliances, treaties or organizations has increased the interconnectedness of nations.
1a. Trade
Resource: Office of the United States Tarde Representative - North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Resource: World Trade Organization
Resource: Global Exchange - World Trade Organization
Resource: OPEC
Resource: World Trade Organization
Resource: Global Exchange - World Trade Organization
Resource: OPEC
WTO
World Trade Organization
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart are the WTO agreements, negotiated and signed by the bulk of the world’s trading nations and ratified in their parliaments. The goal is to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably and freely as possible.
Looking back at 20 years of multilateral trade
The WTO came into being on 1st January 1995, following the conclusion of the Uruguay Round of trade negotiations. Its 20th anniversary is the occasion to explore the organization’s main achievements and activities.
http://www.wto.org/ TEDxMidAtlantic: What global trade deals are really about (hint: it's not trade) | Haley Edwards
TPP, NAFTA, GAAT, WTO -- the concepts that govern our global economy and international trade are confusing to say the least, but affect us all. And why is there so much conflict around trade deals, which became a focal point during the 2016 US Presidential election? Haley Edwards breaks down the history of trade and explains how the idea of global trade has transformed in the past decades.
Haley Edwards is an author and correspondent at TIME. Her book, Shadow Courts: The Tribunals That Rule Global Trade came out in 2016. Previously, she was an editor at the Washington Monthly and a foreign correspondent in the Middle East and the former Soviety Union, where she reported for the Los Angeles Times, The Atlantic, The New Republic, and other publications. She studied philosophy at Yale University and journalism at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx Lesson Plans | Wide Angle | PBS
Use this lesson to explore the theme of global economics. Students investigate the impact of the World Trade Organization in developing ... |
The World Trade Organization (WTO) Explained in One Minute
More and more people are talking about the World Trade Organization these days due to the many controversies surrounding global trade. The WTO will most likely end up having to play its role as a mediator sooner rather than later, so it would be a good idea to understand what exactly the World Trade Organization is and what this organization does. A lot of people think they know what the WTO is supposed to do but actually don't. And since discussions about the World Trade Organization tend to be heated in our current political climate, misconceptions abound. Let's try to be objective and put the World Trade Organization under the microscope. Please like, comment and subscribe if you've enjoyed this video.
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NAFTA
North American Free Trade Agreement
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is a treaty entered into by the United States, Canada, and Mexico; it went into effect on January 1, 1994. (Free trade had existed between the U.S. and Canada since 1989; NAFTA broadened that arrangement.)
Signing of NAFTA (1993)This is video footage of President William Jefferson Clinton signing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Implementation Act. This footage is official public record produced by the White House Television (WHTV) crew, provided by the Clinton Presidential Library. Date: December 8, 1993 Signing of NAFTA (1993)
AP Explains: What is NAFTA?(18 May 2017) Donald Trump called NAFTA the "worst trade deal maybe ever signed anywhere.'' So he wants to renegotiate it -- or kill it altogether. So just what is NAFTA? The letters stand for North American Free Trade Agreement -- N-A-F-T-A. Starting in 1994, it bound the United States, Canada and Mexico into a single free-trade zone. That means avocados from Mexico, auto parts from the United States, oil from Canada and thousands of other products can cross borders tax free within the NAFTA zone. NAFTA, which was signed by President Bill Clinton, was intended to encourage trade between the three countries. Canada was already America's top trading partner. So the agreement's big goal was to link Mexico to its northern neighbors and modernize its economy. By creating good jobs in Mexico, the agreement was expected to reduce the number of Mexicans crossing illegally into the United States to find work.
CNN-NAFTA ExplainedMore than 20 years after its creation, NAFTA is a hot topic on the campaign trail. We walk you through the agreement that launched the world's largest free-trade zone.
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Watch President Trump's full remarks on new NAFTA agreement, USMCA
President Trump is holding a press conference in the Rose Garden on details of a new trade agreement reached between the United States, Mexico and Canada on Monday. The United States and Canada announced late Sunday evening that a deal was reached for Canada to stay in the North American trade pact with the United States and Mexico. The announcement was made an hour before a White House-imposed deadline of midnight on Sept 30. In a joint statement, U.S.Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said the accord would be renamed the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement).
How the USMCA trade deal differs from NAFTA -- and how it doesn'tAfter months of discussion, congressional Democrats have struck a deal with the Trump administration over trade with Mexico and Canada. If passed by Congress, the USMCA will be the United States’ largest single trade agreement, with trillions of dollars in goods flowing both ways. Amna Nawaz reports and talks to The Wilson Center’s Christopher Wilson about what changed from NAFTA--and what didn’t.
USMCA | PBS NewsHour Extra
What's in the new US-Mexico-Canada trade deal that replaced NAFTA? In this lesson, students will strengthen their understanding of economics and trade ... NAFTA: Did Jobs Get Sucked Out of the United ... - EconEdLink
In this economics lesson, students will analyze data to learn if jobs have ... Direct students to examine updates to NAFTA in the USMCA. |
OPEC
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
OPEC is a permanent intergovernmental organization of 13 oil-exporting developing nations that coordinates and unifies the petroleum policies of its Member Countries
OPEC 50 years laterThe organization's 12 members control 75% of the world's oil reserves but OPEC's history is littered with war and internal conflict.
What is OPEC? | CNBC Explains
The fluctuating price of oil is largely decided by supply and demand and the collective actions of OPEC, an organization that provides 40% of the world’s oil. CNBC's Tom Chitty explains.
The Oil Crisis | Teaching with Primary Sources | PBS ...
Was it right for OPEC to keep oil away from the United States because they did ... Marine Fisheries & Aquaculture | Lesson Plan: Do You Know the Fish You're ... NowThisWorld-Who Controls The World's Oil? |
Who runs OPEC? Russia, Saudi and the hunt for higher oil prices | Counting the Cost
On the sidelines of the G20 summit in Japan, Saudi Arabia was successful in getting the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to extend oil production cuts until 2020. But for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), the price he paid may have been to sacrifice control of the oil cartel to Russia. The Saudi economy needs oil prices around $80 a barrel to balance its budget. However, Russia only needs oil at $42 a barrel. This means Russia's rainy day fund has accumulated to $100bn from past production agreements. So who is in OPEC's driver's seat, Saudi Arabia or Russia? Johannes Benigni, chairman of JBC Energy Group, says, "It looks like the two have teamed up. Both are driving it."
Oil futures plunge as OPEC meeting delayed
On April 6, oil remained the focus on Asia-Pacific markets, despite a surge in equities. Oil futures fell sharply, after a meeting of OPEC and allies to discuss a cut in output was delayed. In March, OPEC-plus talks collapsed when Russia refused to agree on cuts proposed by Saudi Arabia. Crude prices have fallen 50% this year (2020). Shrinking storage options around the world has led to a global glut, pushing prices down even more. US President Donald Trump has signalled he may impose tariffs on oil imports to support domestic producers.
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1b. Alliances
Resource: NATO
Resource: DoS Office of the Historian - Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO), 1954
Resource: National Archives - Big Picture: Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) Nations
Resource: Yale Law School - Southeast Asia Collective Defense Treaty (Manila Pact); September 8, 1954
Resource: DoS Office of the Historian - Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO), 1954
Resource: National Archives - Big Picture: Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) Nations
Resource: Yale Law School - Southeast Asia Collective Defense Treaty (Manila Pact); September 8, 1954
NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
The most important players in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization are the member countries themselves.
THERE ARE CURRENTLY 30 MEMBERS
Security in our daily lives is key to our well-being. NATO’s purpose is to guarantee the freedom and security of its members through political and military means.
POLITICAL - NATO promotes democratic values and enables members to consult and cooperate on defence and security-related issues to solve problems, build trust and, in the long run, prevent conflict.
MILITARY - NATO is committed to the peaceful resolution of disputes. If diplomatic efforts fail, it has the military power to undertake crisis-management operations. These are carried out under the collective defence clause of NATO's founding treaty - Article 5 of the Washington Treaty or under a United Nations mandate, alone or in cooperation with other countries and international organisations.
THERE ARE CURRENTLY 30 MEMBERS
Security in our daily lives is key to our well-being. NATO’s purpose is to guarantee the freedom and security of its members through political and military means.
POLITICAL - NATO promotes democratic values and enables members to consult and cooperate on defence and security-related issues to solve problems, build trust and, in the long run, prevent conflict.
MILITARY - NATO is committed to the peaceful resolution of disputes. If diplomatic efforts fail, it has the military power to undertake crisis-management operations. These are carried out under the collective defence clause of NATO's founding treaty - Article 5 of the Washington Treaty or under a United Nations mandate, alone or in cooperation with other countries and international organisations.
The North Atlantic Treaty - Washington D.C. - 4 April 1949
LORD ISMAY
Lord Hastings Lionel Ismay was NATO’s first Secretary General, a position he was initially reluctant to accept. By the end of his tenure however, Ismay had become the biggest advocate of the organisation he had famously said earlier on in his political career, was created to “keep the Soviet Union out, the Americans in, and the Germans down.”
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Formation of NATO | C-SPAN Classroom
Bell Ringers · Lesson Plans · MyC-SPAN Classroom. April 4 ... The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a military alliance between 29 ... After the fall of the Soviet Union, NATO adapted it efforts to address new threats. The history of NATO - video timeline
From the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty in April 1949 through the Cold War, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the 9/11 terrorist attacks and recent operations and partnerships to emerging security challenges, discover NATO and its history. Discover the untold stories of NATO. from its birth onwards on: http://bit.ly/NATOdeclassified
Connect with NATO online: Visit the Official NATO Homepage: http://bit.ly/NATOhomepage Find NATO on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/NATOfacebook Follow @NATO on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/NATOtwitter Find NATO on Google+: http://bit.ly/NATOgoogleplus Find NATO on LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/NATOlinkedin Find NATO on Flickr: http://bit.ly/NATOflickr #NATO #History How many NATO member states are there?The Alliance started with 12 member countries in 1949. However, the founding treaty allows for other European nations to join the Alliance, as long as all existing Allies agree. Any prospective member must share NATO’s core values and have the capacity and willingness to contribute to security in the Euro-Atlantic area. Today, NATO has 29 members, who are stronger and safer together. Watch the full length version of this video here: https://youtu.be/3vN4r2hg0Os
The Formation of NATO and the Warsaw Pact | History
Tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union resulted in the formation of key alliances that would endure throughout the Cold War.
What is NATO? | CNBC Explains
It stands for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, but what exactly is it and why is it so important? CNBC's Phil Han reports.
CNN-NATO Fast Factsdiplomacy data- NATO: Adapting to the Challenges of the 21st CenturyNato explained - in 90 seconds
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is a military alliance originally established in 1949 with 12 member states, including America, Britain and France. Today, NATO has 28 members including most of Europe. Its central purpose is set out in Article V of the North Atlantic Treaty, which says that an “armed attack against one” NATO member“ shall be considered an attack against them all”.
How Powerful Is NATO?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) founded | NEH ...
Lesson 3: The Formation of the Western Alliance, 1948–1949. yes. Map of Europe showing NATO (blue) and the Warsaw Pact (red) ca. Photo caption. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) | Scholastic
There are three NATO military commands--the European, Atlantic, and Channel Commands--plus the Canada-United States Regional Planning Group. The Future Of NATO: A Perspective From Generation Z #NATOENGAGES
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The Future of NATO: A Perspective from Generation Z ... Founder of the Cramm Olivier Seltzer discusses how to get young people involved in NATO. |
Russia vs NATO military power comparison 2022 | Data FirstHi there, from this video we are going to have a look at the Russia vs NATO military power comparison in the ground, air, and naval forces. NATO is a military organization created by the collection of 30 countries in Europe and North America. Russia is a country located in Asia and Europe and a giant in military power. Please Note: All the images in this video belong to their respectful owners. Watch More NATO Vs China Military Power Comparison 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqYt9... Russia and China vs USA and NATO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2duC... US and India vs china and Pakistan Military Power Comparison https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKjs7...
Russia and the West: A Historical PerspectivePanelists discuss the history of Russian foreign policy, and how themes seen through the last century of Russia’s relationship with the West might affect present and future U.S.-Russia relations.
This meeting is the 2017 Russia and Russian-American Relations Lecture. Speakers Anne Applebaum Columnist, Washington Post; Author, Red Famine: Stalin’s War on Ukraine Thomas Graham Managing Director, Kissinger Associates, Inc.; Former Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Russia (2004–2007), National Security Council Stephen Kotkin John P. Birkelund '52 Professor in History and International Affairs, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University; Author, Stalin: Waiting for Hitler, 1929-1941 Presider Stephen Sestanovich George F. Kennan Senior Fellow for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Council on Foreign Relations How Putin has shaped 20 years of Russia's relationship with the west
On December 31, 1999, President Boris Yeltsin resigned and nominated then-Prime Minister Vladimir Putin as acting President ahead of elections which were to be held on March 26, 2000. Putin has been in office as president or prime minister ever since. CNN's Fred Pleitgen looks at 20 tumultuous years marked by Putin's confrontation with the west.
BBC: Can Russia and the West reconcile?One year ago, pro-EU protesters took to the streets of the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, unleashing a series of events which have deeply divided Russia and the West ever since. Relations between the two sides have continued to deteriorate with heated exchanges, sanctions and rising military tension. World affairs editor, John Simpson, in Moscow's Red Square, considers just how serious the situation is. Check out our website: http://www.bbc.com/news
Vice News: On the Frontlines of Ukraine's Proxy War Between the West and RussiaThe West has used everything from signals intelligence operations, espionage, fighter jet saber-rattling, and diplomatic standoffs to stem the rise of Russian influence around the world. These efforts are coming to a dangerous head in Ukraine — a classic Eastern Bloc proxy state — where the presence of NATO troops is driving tensions to Cold War-era levels. As the armed conflict between the Ukrainian army and Russian-backed separatists enters its third year, VICE travels to the frontline to take a closer look at what international assistance really looks like for those caught in the line of fire. Read "Russian fighter jet came within 10 feet of American plane over the Black Sea" - http://bit.ly/2dXYrlC
Russia-Ukraine conflict explained
With a seven-year history of tensions between Russia and Ukraine, further escalations could spark another all-out war. Here's a look back at the conflict. #RussiaUkraineConflict
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Ukraine and Russia preparing for a new war
There is the whispering of war in Eastern #Ukraine. Videos posted on social media show convoys of military vehicles arriving in the #Donbas region.
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Asia
World AtlasThe Five Regions of Asia - Asia Countries and Regions
By Amber Pariona on August 27 2018 Asia is the largest continent in the world in terms of both land area and population. It covers around 17 million square miles and is home to over four billion individuals. Asia is divided into 48 countries, three of them are trans-continental. 5. Central Asia (Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan) 4. East Asia (China, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau) 3. South Asia (Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, the Maldives) 2. Southeast Asia (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Lester, Vietnam, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands) 1. Western Asia (Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Cyprus, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia) |
Iken Edu: Asia: Political Divisions, Location and Physical FeaturesThis video gives the details of the geographical location of Asia and its various political divisions. This is a product of Mexus Education Pvt. Ltd., an education innovations company based in Mumbai, India. http://www.mexuseducation.com, http://www.ikenstore.in
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SEATO
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO), 1954In September of 1954, the United States, France, Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia, the Philippines, Thailand and Pakistan formed the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization, or SEATO.
SEATO Meeting in Manila The purpose of the organization was to prevent communism from gaining ground in the region. Although called the “Southeast Asia Treaty Organization,” only two Southeast Asian countries became members. The Philippines joined in part because of its close ties with the United States and in part out of concern over the nascent communist insurgency threatening its own government. Thailand, similarly, joined after learning of a newly established “Thai Autonomous Region” in Yunnan Province in South China, expressing concern about the potential for Chinese communist subversion on its own soil. The rest of the region was far less concerned... |
The Big Picture - Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) NationsTranscript (PDF): http://archives.gov/social-media/tran...
CREATED BY: Department of Defense. Department of the Army. Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations. U.S. Army Audiovisual Center. DATES: (ca. 1974 - 05/15/1984 ) |
ASEAN
Association of Southeast Asian Nations
The Association of Southeast Asian NationsThe Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by the Founding Fathers of ASEAN, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
Brunei Darussalam then joined on 7 January 1984, Viet Nam on 28 July 1995, Lao PDR and Myanmar on 23 July 1997, and Cambodia on 30 April 1999, making up what is today the ten Member States of ASEAN. AIMS AND PURPOSES As set out in the ASEAN Declaration, the aims and purposes of ASEAN are:
CaspianReport: Geopolitical analysis 2017: East AsiaBAKU - Most of the geopolitical events in East Asia revolve around China. The decisions that Beijing makes have a profound impact on the region. As China adopts a new foreign and domestic policy, regional nations must adapt as well. In this analysis, we will go over some of these geopolitical changes and explain what awaits East Asia in 2017.
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NowThis World: What Is ASEAN And Why Is It Important For Southeast Asia?As tension rise over the South China Sea, the U.S. is taking more interest in ASEAN nations. So which countries are in ASEAN, and why is their alliance so important? Learn More: Obama hosts ASEAN summit, a first in the U.S. http://www.latimes.com/world/asia/la-... "President Obama on Monday will kick off a two-day summit with 10 Southeast Asian leaders at Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage, the first-ever such meeting on U.S. soil." The Founding of ASEAN http://www.asean.org/asean/about-asea... "On 8 August 1967, five leaders - the Foreign Ministers of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand - sat down together in the main hall of the Department of Foreign Affairs building in Bangkok, Thailand and signed a document." ASEAN: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations http://www.cfr.org/asia-and-pacific/a... "The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is an alliance promoting economic and political cooperation by fostering dialogue among its ten members: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam." Forging an ASEAN Identity: The Challenge to Construct a Shared Destiny https://www.academia.edu/981239/Forgi... "ASEAN has formulated a planned integration among its ten member nations and has challenged its citizens to embrace a regional identity."
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We’re all too familiar with the work-play balance we strive to juggle in the 21st century. It’s virtually impossible, right? We’re often faced with a long and busy commute to work, using dated public transport or busy highways, only to find ourselves sitting in a dull office all day long. Well Tencent is about to revolutionize the work-play life of 80,000 people in the city of Shenzhen, with a next-century approach! Following Huawei’s campus-style city, Chinese technology company Tencent, the driving power behind instant messaging apps WeChat and QQ, has made promises to build an entire mini-city off the banks of the Pearl River in Shenzhen, where the company has its headquarters. Both are located in the Guangdong province of Southern China, near the metropolis of Hong Kong. How Gaming Tech Giant Tencent is building its own futuristic city. What is China buying in Australia? | CNBC ExplainsCNBC International
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#China is looking to dam the international rivers flowing out from Tibet, allowing #Beijing to dictate terms to the #downstream periphery.
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China could invade Taiwan by 2027
Top US military officials believe that China could invade Taiwan within the next six years owing to the fact that America is distracted by domestic issues.
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The Future of Alliances: Global Development?
'Infrastructure'
China's Belt and Road Initiative
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The Belt and Road Initiative, known in Chinese and formerly in English as One Belt One Road or OBOR for short, is a global infrastructure development strategy adopted by the Chinese government in 2013 to invest in nearly 70 countries and international organizations. Wikipedia
China in Red, the members of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in orange. The proposed corridors ( https://www.merics.org/en/merics-analysis/infographicchina-mapping/china-mapping/ and http://www.cbbc.org/cbbc/media/cbbc_media/One-Belt-One-Road-main-body.pdf ) in black (Land Silk Road), and blue (Maritime Silk Road).
China's massive Belt and Road initiative builds global infrastructure -- and influenceChina’s Belt and Road Initiative is the most expensive infrastructure project in history. Chinese companies are constructing roads, pipelines and railroads across the globe. But they are also building China’s influence, and critics in the U.S. and Asia worry Belt and Road projects can reduce countries’ sovereignty and grow Chinese power. With the help of the Pulitzer Center, Nick Schifrin reports.
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China's gateway to Europe – the New Silk Road (1/2) | DW Documentary
The "New Silk Road" is an enormous Chinese international development project. It's a trade network that involves Asia, Africa, and Europe -- and more than 70 countries are already involved. It may turn the old world order upside down.
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How China’s Flagship Belt and Road Project Stalled Out
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is one of the most important components of Beijing’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative. But so far, just one-third of planned development has been completed.
Mapping the Belt and Road Initiative - China Now for Teachers
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1c. Treaties
Resource: UNODA - Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
Resource: UN Audiovisual Library of International Law - Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
Resource: Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Camp David Accords
Resource: Jimmy Carter Presidental Library & Museum - The Camp David Accords
Resource: Georgetown Library - Peter Krogh interviews King Hussein in Amman, Jordan
Resource: Kyoto Protocol
Resource: UN Audiovisual Library of International Law - Kyoto Protocol
Resource: UN Audiovisual Library of International Law - Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
Resource: Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Camp David Accords
Resource: Jimmy Carter Presidental Library & Museum - The Camp David Accords
Resource: Georgetown Library - Peter Krogh interviews King Hussein in Amman, Jordan
Resource: Kyoto Protocol
Resource: UN Audiovisual Library of International Law - Kyoto Protocol
List of treaties From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This list of treaties contains known agreements, pacts, peaces, and major contracts between states, armies, governments, and tribal gr
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The oldest known surviving peace treaty in the world, the Egyptian–Hittite peace treaty preserved at the Temple of Amun in Karnak
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Arms Control Treaties
NPT
(Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty)
Arms Control Treaties
UN: Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)The NPT is a landmark international treaty whose objective is to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology, to promote cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and to further the goal of achieving nuclear disarmament and general and complete disarmament. The Treaty represents the only binding commitment in a multilateral treaty to the goal of disarmament by the nuclear-weapon States. Opened for signature in 1968, the Treaty entered into force in 1970. On 11 May 1995, the Treaty was extended indefinitely. A total of 191 States have joined the Treaty, including the five nuclear-weapon States. More countries have ratified the NPT than any other arms limitation and disarmament agreement, a testament to the Treaty’s significance.
The Treaty is regarded as the cornerstone of the global nuclear non-proliferation regime and an essential foundation for the pursuit of nuclear disarmament. It was designed to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons, to further the goals of.... Signing of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, and President Johnson's speech. 7/1/68. MP599.Event: Signing of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Credit: CBS News What is the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty?
Special Representative Adam Scheinman discusses the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty and the NPT Review Conference at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC.
Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty: Three Things to KnowThe Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons, commonly known as the Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), has helped curb the spread of nuclear weapons since 1970. Over the next month, diplomats from around the globe will gather at the United Nations to review progress on the accord. Its future depends on the commitment of member states to reduce existing stockpiles and address new proliferation challenges. Stanton Nuclear Security Fellow Adam Mount offers three things to know about the NPT.
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CaspianReport: Iran's nuclear deal explainedAfter 42 hours overtime, the Iran nuclear negotiations with the United States, Russia, China, France, Great Britain and Germany reached a framework deal in Lausanne, Switzerland. In return for lifting the sanctions, which means more than $110 billion a year relief for Tehran and a return to the global economic market, Iran will be significantly constrained in its nuclear programme. This is the framework agreement, meaning the formal deal will be signed before July 1st. Over the next three months, the technical details will have to be worked out, but what does the Iranian nuclear deal really mean?
The Iran Nuclear Deal Explained
Iran has reached a historic agreement with major world powers over its nuclear program. What is Iran giving up, and how does it benefit in the long run? And what are supporters and critics of the deal saying? WSJ's Niki Blasina explains.
Iran’s Nuclear Program: What We Know About Tehran’s Key Sites | WSJ
While Iran says it isn’t trying to build nuclear weapons, a look at its key facilities suggests it could develop the technology to make them. WSJ breaks down Tehran’s capabilities as it hits new milestones in uranium enrichment and limits access to inspectors. Photo illustration: George Downs
Why Donald Trump wants to withdraw US from nuclear weapons treaty
The president's move to pull out of the intermediate-range nuclear forces treaty explained. Why this is a big deal for the world's nuclear super-powers and why he has chosen to pull out now
Can Joe Biden really revive the Iran nuclear deal?
Is the JCPOA DOA? On this episode of Fast Thinking, Barbara Slavin and Matthew Kroenig share their thoughts on whether the Biden administration will try to revive the controversial 2015 nuclear deal with Iran. But will Tehran even play ball? Barbara and Matt agree that there is a future for the deal, and with continued backing from the E3 (the UK, France, and Germany) they believe that Iran will return to the deal but not renegotiate its terms. Barbara adds that the deal can serve as a stepping stone for the US and Iran to discuss other issues—missile proliferation and support for non-state actors in the region, for example. Matt adds his thoughts on what this new reality will mean for America's allies in the region, including Israel and Saudi Arabia.
What Is the Iran Nuclear Deal? | Council on Foreign Relations
President Biden has said the United States will return to the JCPOA if Iran resumes ... The Iran nuclear agreement, formally known as the Joint ... to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, which has been in force since 1970. Does it prevent Iran from... · What did Iran agree to? · Did Iran comply initially? Biden Team Seeks a Way Out of Nuclear Standoff With Iran
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Camp David Accords
Camp David Accords and the Arab-Israeli Peace ProcessThe Camp David Accords, signed by President Jimmy Carter, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin in September 1978, established a framework for a historic peace treaty concluded between Israel and Egypt in March 1979. President Carter and the U.S. Government played leading roles in creating the opportunity for this agreement to occur. From the start of his administration, Carter and his Secretary of State, Cyrus Vance, pursued intensive negotiations with Arab and Israeli leaders, hoping to reconvene the Geneva Conference, which had been established in December 1973 to seek an end to the Arab-Israeli dispute.
President Jimmy Carter with Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at Camp David, Maryland in September 1978. (Jimmy Carter Library)As Carter and Vance met with individual leaders from Arab countries and Israel during the spring of 1977, negotiations for a return... Jimmy Carter Reflects On Camp David Accords | Morning Joe | MSNBC
Former President Jimmy Carter reflects on the Camp David Accords 40 years later, which Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat signed on Sept. 17, 1978.
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Camp David Accords - September 17, 1978 - President Carter, Camp David Treaty Signing w/ Sadat & Begin 250057-06 | Footage FarmFootage Farm is a historical audio-visual library. The footage in this video constitutes an unedited historical document and has been uploaded for research purposes.
Here's How the Camp David Accords Impacted the Middle East | History
Learn about the contentious history between Israel and Egypt and President Carter's role in bringing both leaders — Israeli Prime Minister Begin and Egyptian President Sadat — to Camp David to establish a framework for peace in the Middle East.
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Kyoto Protocol
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The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement linked to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which commits its Parties by setting internationally binding emission reduction targets.
Recognizing that developed countries are principally responsible for the current high levels of GHG emissions in the atmosphere as a result of more than 150 years of industrial activity, the Protocol places a heavier burden on developed nations under the principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities." The Kyoto Protocol was adopted in Kyoto, Japan, on 11 December 1997 and entered into force on 16 February 2005. The detailed rules for the implementation of the Protocol were adopted at COP 7 in Marrakesh, Morocco, in 2001, and are referred to as the "Marrakesh Accords." Its first commitment period started in 2008 and ended in 2012.
Brookings Institution: The Basic Flaw in the Kyoto ProtocolPreviewing the 2007 climate conference in Bali, Warwick McKibbin says "the basic flaw in the Kyoto protocol is it's all about targets and time tables independently of the cost."
Kyoto Protocol Fast Facts
CNN Library Here's a look at the Kyoto Protocol, an agreement reached in Kyoto, Japan, in 1997, mandating that industrialized nations cut their greenhouse gas emissions. Facts: 192 parties have ratified the protocol (191 states and one regional economic integration organization). The United States has not; it dropped out in 2001. The protocol mandated that 37 industrialized nations plus the European Community cut their greenhouse gas emissions. Developing nations were asked to voluntarily comply. More than 100 developing countries, including China and India, were exempted from the treaty.The treaty could not go into effect until at least 55 countries, accounting for 55% of the world's emissions in 1990, ratified it. The signatories agreed to cut their country's emissions to 5% below 1990 levels between 2008 and 2012. The treaty also established an international trading system, which allows countries to earn credits toward their emission target by investing in emission cleanups outside their own country. According to the Global Carbon Atlas, the largest contributors of greenhouse gases in 2014 were China and the United States. |
Kyoto Protocol | Stanford History Education Group
... never ratified the treaty. In this lesson, students examine four primary sources to answer the question: Why didn't the United States ratify the Kyoto Protocol? nextaganda: Why the Kyoto Protocol Failed and a New Way ForwardSteve Rayner, Professor of Science and Civilization at Oxford University explains why the Kyoto Protocol was destined to fail from the outset. The international treaty to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions was built on insights from three precedents -- ozone depletion, acid rain, and nuclear disarmament -- that turned out to be fatally flawed. Climate change presents an altogether different challenge that requires a fundamentally new way forward. The climate challenge should be decomposed into "bite sized pieces," each with multiple motivations, that can be pursued in parallel: providing universal energy access worldwide; advancing energy technologies through innovation; and building resilience to extreme weather of all kinds. For more, see the "Climate Pragmatism" report, co-authored by Prof. Rayner, at http://bit.ly/ClimatePragmatism
Newsy World: Canada's The First Country To Withdraw From Kyoto ProtocolAfter announcing its plans to withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol one year ago, Canadia is now official to first country to leave.
ciceroklima: The History of Climate Change Negotiations in 83 secondsThis video is released under a Creative Commons licence: http://www.youtube.com/t/creative_com...
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The lessons from the Kyoto Protocol are important as countries prepare to sign the Paris. Agreement. However, given Kyoto's failure there is not ... Stay In or Leave the Paris Climate Deal? Lessons From Kyoto ...
The Paris accord provides its members with more flexibility than the earlier Kyoto Protocol, an argument for those who want the United States to ... Ex-post evaluation of the Kyoto Protocol : Four key lessons for ...
Ex-post evaluation of the Kyoto Protocol : Four key lessons for the 2015 Paris Agreement. by: Romain MOREL / Igor SHISHLOV, Phd. Signed in .. |
The Abraham Accords
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View the signed document here.We, the undersigned, recognize the importance of maintaining and strengthening peace in the Middle East and around the world based on mutual understanding and coexistence, as well as respect for human dignity and freedom, including religious freedom.
We encourage efforts to promote interfaith and intercultural dialogue to advance a culture of peace among the three Abrahamic religions and all humanity. We believe that the best way to address challenges is through cooperation and dialogue and that developing friendly relations among States advances the interests of lasting peace in the Middle East and around the world. We seek tolerance and respect for every person in order to make this world a place where all can enjoy a life of dignity and hope, no matter their race, faith or ethnicity. We support science, art, medicine, and commerce to inspire humankind, maximize human potential and bring nations closer together. We seek to end radicalization and conflict to provide all children a better future. We pursue a vision of peace, security, and prosperity in the Middle East and around the world. In this spirit, we warmly welcome and are encouraged by the progress already made in establishing diplomatic relations between Israel and its neighbors in the region under the principles of the Abraham Accords. We are encouraged by the ongoing efforts to consolidate and expand such friendly relations based on shared interests and a shared commitment to a better future. Trump announces Israel-UAE peace agreementPresident Trump on Aug. 13 announced a peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and said the United States is a party to the agreement. Read more: https://wapo.st/3fVG7oE.
White House Abraham Accords Signing CeremonyWhite House Abraham Accords Signing Ceremony with President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, UAE's Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Bahrain Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. Full video here: https://cs.pn/3hBMoGW
The Abraham Accords - United States Department of State
The Abraham Accords Declaration. We, the undersigned, recognize the importance of maintaining and strengthening peace in the Middle East and around the ... The Abraham Accords – Paradigm Shift or Realpolitik ...
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Abraham Accords Peace Agreement: Treaty of Peace, Diplomatic Relations and Full Normalization Between the United Arab Emirates and the State of IsraelView the signed document here.The Government of the United Arab Emirates and the Government of the State of Israel (hereinafter, the “Parties”)
Aspiring to realize the vision of a Middle East region that is stable, peaceful and prosperous, for the benefit of all States and peoples in the region; Desiring to establish peace, diplomatic and friendly relations, co-operation and full normalization of ties between them and their peoples, in accordance with this Treaty, and to chart together a new path to unlock the vast potential of their countries and of the region; Reaffirming the LIVE: Netanyahu Addresses Historic Israel-UAE 'Abraham Accord' Peace DealLIVE: Netanyahu Addresses Historic Israel-UAE 'Abraham Accord' Peace Deal
Exclusive Interview with Dr. Ali Al-Noaimi on UAE-Israel Peace DealIsrael to sign peace deal with UAE and BahrainThe signing ceremony of the much-touted peace agreement between Israel, the UAE and Bahrain will take place at the White House on Tuesday. The deal seeks to create new diplomatic and economic links between the countries. But as Al Jazeera's Mike Hanna reports, this is a very different agreement from those reached between Israel and its neighbours in the past.
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1d. International Organizations
UN
United Nations
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The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. It is currently made up of 193 Member States. The mission and work of the United Nations are guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter.
Due to the powers vested in its Charter and its unique international character, the United Nations can take action on the issues confronting humanity in the 21st century, such as peace and security, climate change, sustainable development, human rights, disarmament, terrorism, humanitarian and health emergencies, gender equality, governance, food production, and more. The UN also provides a forum for its members to express their views in the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, and other bodies and committees. By enabling dialogue between its members, and by hosting negotiations, the Organization has become a mechanism for governments to find areas of agreement and solve problems together. The UN's Chief Administrative Officer is the Secretary-General. The UN Charter The Charter of the United Nations was signed on 26 June 1945, in San Francisco, at the conclusion of the United Nations Conference on International Organization, and came into force on 24 October 1945. The Statute of the International Court of Justice is an integral part of the Charter. Visit the UN Dag Hammarskjöld Library's collection of translations of the UN Charter.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of human rights. Drafted by representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all regions of the world, the Declaration was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 (General Assembly resolution 217 A) as a common standard of achievements for all peoples and all nations. It sets out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected and it has been translated into over 500 languages. Download PDF MAINTAIN INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY The United Nations came into being in 1945, following the devastation of the Second World War, with one central mission: the maintenance of international peace and security. The UN does this by working to prevent conflict; helping parties in conflict make peace; peacekeeping; and creating the conditions to allow peace to hold and flourish. These activities often overlap and should reinforce one another, to be effective. The UN Security Council has the primary responsibility for international peace and security. The General Assembly and the Secretary-General play major, important, and complementary roles, along with other UN offices and bodies. PROTECT HUMAN RIGHTS The term “human rights” was mentioned seven times in the UN's founding Charter, making the promotion and protection of human rights a key purpose and guiding principle of the Organization. In 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights brought human rights into the realm of international law. Since then, the Organization has diligently protected human rights through legal instruments and on-the-ground activities. DELIVER HUMANITARIAN AID One of the purposes of the United Nations, as stated in its Charter, is "to achieve international co-operation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character." The UN first did this in the aftermath of the Second World War on the devastated continent of Europe, which it helped to rebuild. The Organization is now relied upon by the international community to coordinate humanitarian relief operations due to natural and man-made disasters in areas beyond the relief capacity of national authorities alone. PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT From the start in 1945, one of the main priorities of the United Nations was to “achieve international co-operation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character and in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion.” Improving people’s well-being continues to be one of the main focuses of the UN. The global understanding of development has changed over the years, and countries now have agreed that sustainable development – development that promotes prosperity and economic opportunity, greater social well-being, and protection of the environment – offers the best path forward for improving the lives of people everywhere. UPHOLD INTERNATIONAL LAW The UN Charter, in its Preamble, set an objective: "to establish conditions under which justice and respect for the obligations arising from treaties and other sources of international law can be maintained". Ever since, the development of, and respect for international law has been a key part of the work of the Organization. This work is carried out in many ways - by courts, tribunals, multilateral treaties - and by the Security Council, which can approve peacekeeping missions, impose sanctions, or authorize the use of force when there is a threat to international peace and security, if it deems this necessary. These powers are given to it by the UN Charter, which is considered an international treaty. As such, it is an instrument of international law, and UN Member States are bound by it. The UN Charter codifies the major principles of international relations, from sovereign equality of States to the prohibition of the use of force in international relations. |
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World Charter SignedCreator(s): Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Overseas Operations Branch. New York Office. News and Features Bureau. 12/17/1942-9/15/1945 (Most Recent)
Series: Motion Picture Films from "United News" Newsreels, 1942 - 1945 Record Group 208: Records of the Office of War Information, 1926 - 1951 Production Date: 1945 Scope & Content: Part 1, delegates arrive in San Francisco for the United Nations conference. Shows the signing of the charter. Part 2, President Roosevelt speaks to Congress on the coming San Francisco Conference shortly before his death. Other personages: President Truman, Lord Halifax, Mackenzie King, Jan Christian Smuts, Sec. of State Stettinius, Dr. Wellington Koo, Andrei Gromyko, Pandit Nehru, Senators Connally and Vandenberg, Harold Stassen. The UN Turns 70
United Nations - As the UN celebrates its 70th anniversary we highlight the iconic moments of our enduring commitment to peace, development and security.
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How Does The UN Work?
What is the UN Security Council?
The United Nations Security Council is the most significant part of the UN. CNN Senior UN Correspondent Richard Roth explains.
Why the UN security council matters
The UN security council elections are quickly approaching and Canada is one of the countries vying for a seat. So why does it matter? For more info, please go to http://www.globalnews.ca
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OAS
Organization of American States
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The Organization of American States is the world’s oldest regional organization, dating back to the First International Conference of American States, held in Washington, D.C., from October 1889 to April 1890. That meeting approved the establishment of the International Union of American Republics, and the stage was set for the weaving of a web of provisions and institutions that came to be known as the inter-American system, the oldest international institutional system.
The OAS came into being in 1948 with the signing in Bogotá, Colombia, of the Charter of the OAS, which entered into force in December 1951. It was subsequently amended by the Protocol of Buenos Aires, signed in 1967, which entered into force in February 1970; by the Protocol of Cartagena de Indias, signed in 1985, which entered into force in November 1988; by the Protocol of Managua, signed in 1993, which entered into force in January 1996; and by the Protocol of Washington, signed in 1992, which entered into force in September 1997. The Organization was established in order to achieve among its member states—as stipulated in Article 1 of the Charter—"an order of peace and justice, to promote their solidarity, to strengthen their collaboration, and to defend their sovereignty, their territorial integrity, and their independence." Today, the OAS brings together all 35 independent states of the Americas and constitutes the main political, juridical, and social governmental forum in the Hemisphere. In addition, it has granted permanent observer status to 69 states, as well as to the European Union (EU). The Organization uses a four-pronged approach to effectively implement its essential purposes, based on its main pillars: democracy, human rights, security, and development. |
The Organization of American StatesOn April 30, 1948, 21 nations of the hemisphere met in Bogotá, Colombia, to adopt the Charter of the Organization of American States (OAS), which affirmed their commitment to common goals and respect for each nations sovereignty. Since then, the OAS has expanded to include the nations of the English-speaking Caribbean, as well as Canada.
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The Telegraph - EU Referendum: what is the European Union and how does it work?An animated guide explaining how the European Union works, why it was formed and what Britain's role is within it.
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Global Connections - part 2
Communications Technology
2. Advances in communications technology have profound effects on the ability of governments, interest groups, individuals and the media to share information across national and cultural borders.
Governments, interest groups, individuals and media organizations now have access to communication methods that have transformed the way they interact with each other and the world.
Advances in communications technology have impacted the sharing of information across national and cultural borders. Communication can be almost instantaneous, in some cases requiring split-second decision making. The expansion of news sources and delivery methods permits people to have access to perspectives from other nations. The variety of communication modes now available affords new opportunities for international cooperation and conflict.
Resource: The Choices Program
Resource: Look Sharp
Resource: United Nations: Global Issues
Governments, interest groups, individuals and media organizations now have access to communication methods that have transformed the way they interact with each other and the world.
Advances in communications technology have impacted the sharing of information across national and cultural borders. Communication can be almost instantaneous, in some cases requiring split-second decision making. The expansion of news sources and delivery methods permits people to have access to perspectives from other nations. The variety of communication modes now available affords new opportunities for international cooperation and conflict.
Resource: The Choices Program
Resource: Look Sharp
Resource: United Nations: Global Issues
1.1 - EVOLUTION OF COMMUNICATION - STONE AGE TO MODERN AGE This is a Series of 2 video which shows the history of how communication system evolved. It describes briefly the evolution of communication from stone age to modern age. It covers the Mode of communication used in different ages. Although there were many Communication techniques used in different ages we have covered only a few.
Trends in Communications TechnologyTrends in communications technology are providing us with direction on how to approach our lives as we evolve. CommScope’s Trevor Smith, vice president of the office of the CTO speaks about the trends in communication technology and how CommScope is helping the market prepare for these trends.
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Brown University: The Choices ProgramPublished on Nov 28, 2012
http://www.choices.edu The Choices Program is a national education initiative developed at Brown University's Watson Institute for International Studies. The Choices Program develops curricula on current and historical international issues and offers workshops, institutes, and in-service programs for high school teachers. Course materials place special emphasis on the importance of educating students in their participatory role as citizens. An Introduction to the Choices ProgramTeachers, students, and Choices staff share the benefits of using the Choices Program and the process for developing Choices materials. Learn more about the Choices Program at www.choices.edu
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Unit 2: Civic Participation & Skills
Evaluate Media
3. Individuals can evaluate media messages that are constructed using particular tools, characteristics and conventions for unique purposes. Different communication methods affect how people define and act on issues.
Media messages are those distributed by organizations with the intent of communicating an idea or ideas to a wide audience. Media messages are constructed in different ways for different purposes.
Students evaluate how and why messages are:
Communication methods influence the ways people define and act on issues. Media messages affect public opinion on issues. Organizations adjust their messages for different audiences.
Resource: Frontline-The Persuaders
Resource: Museum of the Moving Image
Resource: Fact Check ED
Resource: Look Sharp
Resource: Newseum
Media messages are those distributed by organizations with the intent of communicating an idea or ideas to a wide audience. Media messages are constructed in different ways for different purposes.
Students evaluate how and why messages are:
- Constructed using particular tools (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual and interactive elements);
- Constructed using particular characteristics (e.g., style, tone, organization); and
- Constructed using particular conventions (e.g., use of evidence, point of view, citations).
Communication methods influence the ways people define and act on issues. Media messages affect public opinion on issues. Organizations adjust their messages for different audiences.
Resource: Frontline-The Persuaders
Resource: Museum of the Moving Image
Resource: Fact Check ED
Resource: Look Sharp
Resource: Newseum
Ted-Ed: How to choose your news - Damon BrownView full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-choo...
With the advent of the Internet and social media, news is distributed at an incredible rate by an unprecedented number of different media outlets. How do we choose which news to consume? Damon Brown gives the inside scoop on how the opinions and facts (and sometimes non-facts) make their way into the news and how the smart reader can tell them apart. Lesson by Damon Brown, animation by Augenblick Studios. Evaluating Legitimate Sources – Teacher-Created Lesson Plan
Check out this lesson from a classroom teacher who uses Common Sense Education. It's part of a huge library of lessons that span grades K–12 and every ... Analyzing and Evaluating Media for the Classroom | KQED ...
Learning Objectives: Creating lesson plans for classroom media analysis and evaluation that align with Common Core and other curriculum standards Employ ... Teaching Adolescents How to Evaluate the Quality of Online ...
You might use this planning guide for designing think-aloud lessons about online reading comprehension or explore articles such as “Evaluating Sources in a ... |
How do you evaluate media campaigns?Rob Flaherty is Chief Executive Officer and a Senior Partner of Ketchum, the global public relations firm with 130 offices and affiliates worldwide.
Crash Course Navigating Digital Information PreviewIn which John Green previews the new Crash Course on Navigating Digital Information! We've partnered with MediaWise, The Poynter Institute, and The Stanford History Education Group to teach a course in hands-on skills to evaluate the information you read online...
For additional information on how to Evaluate Media, please review my ‘Media Literacy’ page:
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Effective Communicators
4. Individuals can assess how effective communicators address diverse audiences.
As individuals engage with others on global issues, they need to be able to communicate their beliefs and ideas with other individuals and with diverse groups.
Effective communicators, either individuals or groups, adapt communication styles to address diverse audiences by adjusting their use of communication tools, characteristics and conventions (see Content Statement 3).
Examples of communications could include examination of school-level and personal communications (e.g., memos, letters to families, texts, Web posts), as well as pieces from news programs, websites, advertisements or other media students may see in their daily life. For example, news clips may be used to illustrate how politicians use different body language when speaking to different audiences.
Opportunities should be provided for students to practice their own communication skills as they engage with others on global issues.
Resource: The Living Room Candidate
As individuals engage with others on global issues, they need to be able to communicate their beliefs and ideas with other individuals and with diverse groups.
Effective communicators, either individuals or groups, adapt communication styles to address diverse audiences by adjusting their use of communication tools, characteristics and conventions (see Content Statement 3).
Examples of communications could include examination of school-level and personal communications (e.g., memos, letters to families, texts, Web posts), as well as pieces from news programs, websites, advertisements or other media students may see in their daily life. For example, news clips may be used to illustrate how politicians use different body language when speaking to different audiences.
Opportunities should be provided for students to practice their own communication skills as they engage with others on global issues.
Resource: The Living Room Candidate
The top 5 campaign ads of the 2016 election cycleFrom a U.S. Senate candidate assembling an assault rifle while blindfolded to the plea of a politician's wife, here are some of the most creative political ads this year.
Decoding debate body languageBody language expert Janine Driver interprets the hand gestures and non-verbal cues of the candidates during debates.
NowThis World: Trump vs. Clinton: Obama's Speechwriter Analyzes Their StyleWhile Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are clearly two of the most polarizing candidates in history, how exactly do their speeches differ? Learn More: Politico: How Their Rhetoric Could Doom Trump and Clinton http://www.politico.com/magazine/stor... Vox: Donald Trump's Strange Speaking Style, as Explained by Linguists http://www.vox.com/2016/8/18/12423688... Quartz: Hillary Clinton's Public Speaking Style has a lot in Common with Abraham Lincoln's http://qz.com/793503/at-the-first-pre...
Lesson Plan: The Importance of Communication Skills - You ...
In this lesson, students will develop effective professional communication skills, in the areas of verbal, non-verbal, listening, written and electronic. Students will ... Lesson Plan: Understanding Body Language - Everyday ...
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Daisy, 1964 Lyndon Johnson adThe notorious, oft-referenced campaign ad for Lyndon Johnson's 1964 presidential run against Barry Goldwater. Also known as "Daisy Girl" and "Peace, Little Girl". One of the most incendiary political ads ever made; it only aired once on September 7th, 1964 during a broadcast on NBC. Everyone from Stephen Colbert to "The Simpsons" to "The Daily Show" and even "Return of the Living Dead" have referenced this ad!
Former FBI Agent Explains How to Read Body Language | Tradecraft | WIREDFormer FBI agent and body language expert Joe Navarro breaks down the various ways we communicate non-verbally. What does it mean when we fold our arms? Why do we interlace our fingers? Can a poker player actually hide their body language?
Joe Biden Body Language Discussing Hillary Clinton and & Bernie SandersPART 1: Presidential Debate Body Language Profiling Tips (Part 1) |
Civil Debate
5. Individuals can identify, assess and evaluate world events, engage in deliberative civil debate and influence public processes to address global issues.
Effective civic participation requires that individuals evaluate world events, engage in deliberative civil debate and work to influence public policy.
Deliberative civil debate respects multiple views on an issue, allows for questioning and analysis, and is solution-oriented.
Informed individuals work to influence public processes. Influencing public processes includes identifying an appropriate decision-making body or official, analyzing policies currently in place, and participating in the deliberation of new policy through appropriate channels (e.g., letter writing, testifying at hearings, meeting with legislators).
Opportunities to experience these processes first-hand should be made available to students as they identify and address a global issue.
Resource: United Nations - Global Issues
Resource: Deliberating in a Democracy
Effective civic participation requires that individuals evaluate world events, engage in deliberative civil debate and work to influence public policy.
Deliberative civil debate respects multiple views on an issue, allows for questioning and analysis, and is solution-oriented.
Informed individuals work to influence public processes. Influencing public processes includes identifying an appropriate decision-making body or official, analyzing policies currently in place, and participating in the deliberation of new policy through appropriate channels (e.g., letter writing, testifying at hearings, meeting with legislators).
Opportunities to experience these processes first-hand should be made available to students as they identify and address a global issue.
Resource: United Nations - Global Issues
Resource: Deliberating in a Democracy
CFRC - Deliberating in a Democracy, IntroductionCarolyn Pereira introduces Deliberating in a Democracy
3 Steps to Civil Discourse in the Classroom - National Council ...PDF
Open Classroom Debates: As you begin open debating, it is wise to begin with relatively easy, non-threatening topics, so students can become comfortable with ... How to Teach Controversial Topics and Civil Debate - CIVICS ...
The Civics Renewal Network offers a range of resources, from kindergarten through high school, to support teachers in the classroom. We will continue to add ... 7 ways to teach civil discourse to students - The Conversation
Lessons in civil discourse can start in the classroom. ... into a more contentious topic, practice the skills of debate and disagreement with a topic ... TED-Ed: The lost art of democratic debate - Michael SandelView full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-lost-ar... Democracy thrives on civil debate, Michael Sandel says -- but we're shamefully out of practice. He leads a fun refresher, with TEDsters sparring over a recent Supreme Court case (PGA Tour, Inc. v. Martin) whose outcome reveals the critical ingredient in justice. Talk by Michael Sandel.
The Decline of Debate and its Impact on Democracy - Impakter
If argument disappears, life as we know it does as well. ... world wars, democracy still allows us to express our opinions and have arguments. |
Debate and Discussion: Yes, They Are Different
Argument vs Debate A debate is formal, deliberate, executed according to an agreed upon set of rules, and a decision is made at the end of the debate. Debates use arguments, but an argument itself is informal, usually unplanned, can get heated, and doesn't always end in a decision. Top 10 Logical Fallacies
When creating a logical argument, there are many different aspects that have to come together to ensure that your argument is sound and does not contain any flaws. One of these aspects is avoiding what we call “logical fallacies.” A logical fallacy is an error of reasoning that will weaken your argument and, in most cases, undermine it completely. Today, we’re going to look at the 10 most common logical fallacies.
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Civic Participation
6. Effective civic participation involves identifying problems or dilemmas, proposing appropriate solutions, formulating action plans, and assessing the positive and negative results of actions taken.
Issues on a global scale are inherently complicated and addressing them requires individuals and groups to work through decision-making processes prior to taking action.
Most global issues are complex and have multiple feasible solutions. What is considered a feasible solution to one group may not be considered feasible to others. Additionally, all solutions have both positive and negative consequences.
As students practice civic participation, they will identify issues, and research, debate and propose appropriate solutions. As part of this process, students will formulate action plans, and predict and assess the possible consequences of each proposed solution, weighing the costs and benefits of each approach.
Issues on a global scale are inherently complicated and addressing them requires individuals and groups to work through decision-making processes prior to taking action.
Most global issues are complex and have multiple feasible solutions. What is considered a feasible solution to one group may not be considered feasible to others. Additionally, all solutions have both positive and negative consequences.
As students practice civic participation, they will identify issues, and research, debate and propose appropriate solutions. As part of this process, students will formulate action plans, and predict and assess the possible consequences of each proposed solution, weighing the costs and benefits of each approach.
TEDx: New models for civic engagement - Ben WarnerDespite our technological advancements, we live in a time where we are increasingly disconnected from one another. Ben Warner believes that, if you don't like it, you should quit talking about it and change it. Join Ben and learn how your community gets to decide what matters most.
Lesson plan: Civic engagement and how students can get ...
Why does civic engagement matter? How can your students get involved? In this PBS NewsHour Extra lesson plan, students will research ... |
TEDxSanJuanIsland: Bringing It Home: Lessons on Community Engagement | Gretchen KrampfIn these times of global challenge, how do we meet the needs of individuals, families and local communities while nurturing a sense of belonging, a capacity for resilience, and the ability to thrive? Gretchen discusses the importance of community in addressing the issues facing us today.
Civic Engagement — Lesson Plan - Annenberg Learner
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The National Institute for Civil Discourse (NICD)
Vision:
Voters are frustrated, worried, and angry with their leaders and ashamed of how our political process works these days. Heated rhetoric and a dramatic shift away from bipartisan collaboration pervade national politics, leaving us unable to solve the major challenges confronting our nation.NICD envisions elected officials who work collaboratively to tackle the big issues facing our country; a media that accurately informs and involves citizens; and a public that actively engages with its government -- of the people, by the people, for the people. Joining forces, we can ensure that civility emerges once again as the glue that binds, repairs and strengthens our Democratic nation. Mission: The National Institute for Civil Discourse integrates research, practice and policy to support and engage:
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The National Institute for Civil Discourse (NICD) was established in May of 2011 after the tragic Tucson shooting that killed six people and wounded thirteen others including former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. All were participating in a “Congress on Your Corner” event, a fundamental act of democracy.In response to the tragedy, the Tucson community came together to create NICD, a non-partisan organization based at the University of Arizona that would promote healthy and civil political debate. NICD is devoted to the same principles that motivated Congresswoman Giffords: that people with different values and political preferences can discuss their differences in a civil and productive manner. Ironically, just days before the shooting Representative Giffords had begun discussions about the possibility of setting up a center to study how to improve the quality of civil conversation. NICD is proud to be leading this work.
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NGOs: Non-Governmental Organizations
7. Individuals can participate through non-governmental organizations to help address humanitarian needs.
Civic participation includes engaging with both governmental entities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Examples of NGOs include Doctors Without Borders, Oxfam International, Children’s Defense Fund and Heifer International.
NGOs provide multiple methods of engagement for individuals and groups outside of formal governmental interaction between nations. These organizations provide an opportunity for people to cooperate on an international scale to address humanitarian needs.
Humanitarian needs arise from man-made and natural disasters. Such needs include threats to human life, human suffering, and insults to human dignity. Humanitarian needs can be addressed through various forms of humanitarian aid including medical treatments, food assistance and legal representation.
Resource: Taking it Global
Civic participation includes engaging with both governmental entities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Examples of NGOs include Doctors Without Borders, Oxfam International, Children’s Defense Fund and Heifer International.
NGOs provide multiple methods of engagement for individuals and groups outside of formal governmental interaction between nations. These organizations provide an opportunity for people to cooperate on an international scale to address humanitarian needs.
Humanitarian needs arise from man-made and natural disasters. Such needs include threats to human life, human suffering, and insults to human dignity. Humanitarian needs can be addressed through various forms of humanitarian aid including medical treatments, food assistance and legal representation.
Resource: Taking it Global
25 Must-Follow NGOs in North America | OnGood
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25 Must-Follow NGOs in North America · 1) Aldeas Infantiles SOS ▫ aldeasinfantiles.org.mx · 2) Alaska Wilderness League ▫ alaskawild.org · 3) Alley Cat Allies ▫ ...
List of Top 15 NGO's in USA - Transparent Hands Foundation
1 – Transparent Hands Foundation. 2 – Lutheran services in America. 3 – Samaritan's Purse. 4 – MAP International. 5 – Step Up for Students. 6 – United States Fund for UNICEF. 7 – Feed the Children. 8 – Americares foundation.
1 – Transparent Hands Foundation. 2 – Lutheran services in America. 3 – Samaritan's Purse. 4 – MAP International. 5 – Step Up for Students. 6 – United States Fund for UNICEF. 7 – Feed the Children. 8 – Americares foundation.
10 NGOs in the United States everyone should know | Global ...
#1. Direct Relief. Direct Relief is a humanitarian NGO that works in all 50 US states and more than 80 countries. #2. Americares. #3. Feeding America. #4. Step Up for Students. #5. Food Tank. #6. Polar Bears International. #7. Do Something. #8. Rotary International.
#1. Direct Relief. Direct Relief is a humanitarian NGO that works in all 50 US states and more than 80 countries. #2. Americares. #3. Feeding America. #4. Step Up for Students. #5. Food Tank. #6. Polar Bears International. #7. Do Something. #8. Rotary International.
Top 100 NGOs | NGOs Advisor
Introducing the Top 500 NGOs World. photos-2012-07-67f25f8a51090944 (1). The Global Journal began publishing nonprofit rankings in 2012 with the Top 100 ...
Introducing the Top 500 NGOs World. photos-2012-07-67f25f8a51090944 (1). The Global Journal began publishing nonprofit rankings in 2012 with the Top 100 ...
Top 20 International NGOs in the World - Transparent Hands
Let us see, how many of these have you heard of already! 1- Transparent Hands. Transparent Hands is one of the biggest crowdfunding platforms in Pakistan & top international NGOs in the World. 2- The Wikimedia Foundation. 3- BRAC. 4- Acumen fund. 5- Danish Refugee Council. 5- Partners in Health. 6- Ceres. 7- CARE ...
Let us see, how many of these have you heard of already! 1- Transparent Hands. Transparent Hands is one of the biggest crowdfunding platforms in Pakistan & top international NGOs in the World. 2- The Wikimedia Foundation. 3- BRAC. 4- Acumen fund. 5- Danish Refugee Council. 5- Partners in Health. 6- Ceres. 7- CARE ...
Doctors Without Borders
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We are Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). We help people worldwide where the need is greatest, delivering emergency medical aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from health care.
About Doctors Without Borders/ Medecins Sans FrontieresUpdated video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy7sba...
This video offers a complete overview of the activities, philosophy and structure of the international humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/ Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF). |
In The News:.Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has ... vital step toward easing the humanitarian crisis along the US-Mexico border.
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Oxfam International
Oxfam is a global organization working to end the injustice of poverty. We help people build better futures for themselves, hold the powerful accountable, and save lives in disasters. Our mission is to tackle the root causes of poverty and create lasting solutions.
Our vision: A just world without poverty. Our mission: To create lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and social injustice. Where we work With more than 70 years of experience, working in more than 90 countries, we have a massive reach. Each year we reach tens of millions of people directly. What we believe Nearly one out of every three of us lives in poverty. But we see a future in which no one does. The Power of People Against Poverty - OxfamTrying to solve poverty is a lot like trying to solve a really hard puzzle. That's why Oxfam has a new six-sided strategy to tackle it, driven by the power of people against poverty. 1. First, we're helping people to claim rights for themselves and make sure they're heard, what we call; Voices for choices. 2. Because women are still massively under-represented and often oppressed, we'll strive for gender justice. 3. Natural resources are vital for prosperity but we need to make sure that people in poor countries are getting their fair share. 4. And when natural disasters strike - or in times of war - we'll be there to save lives. 5. We're working to safeguard global food supplies so that people always have enough to eat. 6. And we're pushing for more money to go to basic development such as health and education. With hands on know-how. New ideas. Being bold. With the power of people against poverty, we can solve this poverty puzzle. The use of the RUBIK'S CUBE® was kindly allowed by Seven Towns Ltd (who owns all the international rights in the RUBIK trademarks and in the overall image of the RUBIK'S CUBE®). The Oxfam "Rubik's Cube" videos were designed, produced and shot by blueprint.tv of London, UK.
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How do we fix the injustice of poverty?Oxfam’s approach is about tackling the conditions that cause poverty in the first place, rather than the distribution of material goods. We start by asking questions and challenging assumptions. What are the root causes of poverty? What can we do to change the power dynamics that keep people poor? These questions inform the four categories into which our work falls:
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Children’s Defense Fund
READ, USE, AND SHARE OUR NEW REPORT
Our latest report, The State of America’s Children® 2017, provides a comprehensive look at the status of America's children nationally and in all 50 states and District of Columbia across 11 areas: child population, child poverty, income and wealth inequality, housing and homelessness, child hunger and nutrition, child health, early childhood, education, child welfare, juvenile justice and gun violence. Use the report and corresponding factsheets, to inform your conversations and effectively make the case for policies, programs and strategies for improving the odds for children. We must keep moving forward. http://www.childrensdefense.org/ |
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Children's Defense Fund: Champions Changing The Odds for ChildrenThe Children's Defense Fund (CDF) 40th Anniversary video makes clear the accomplishments from 4 decades of pursuing justice with urgency and persistence for all children. We champion policies and programs that lift children out of poverty; protect them from abuse and neglect; and ensure their access to health care, quality education and a moral and spiritual foundation. Our Leave No Child Behind® mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities. Join us and help us level the playing field for all children. Learn more http://bit.ly/arxhUx.
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Heifer International
Heifer Foundation's mission is to grow and oversee an endowment to support the work of Heifer International. We offer a variety of planned giving instruments, such as trusts, annuities and bequests, that provide donors the ability to help themselves, their loved ones and a world in great need.
http://www.heiferfoundation.org/ What We Do | Heifer InternationalWatch how empowering people to change their lives is the key to ending hunger & poverty. Learn more at Heifer.org
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WHO WE ARE
Founded in 1991 by Heifer International’s Board of Directors, Heifer Foundation has developed, and continues to manage, an endowment to support the work of Heifer International. Simply put, Heifer Foundation and Heifer International are separate non-profit charitable organizations with distinct purposes. They are global partners that work closely together to meet the unique needs of donors while working toward the common goal of ending hunger and poverty. In The News:.Bothar, which was founded in 1990, is the subject of a garda investigation and a High Court civil case in which its former chief executive had...Jun 4, 2021
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Unit 3: Civil and Human Rights
Civil and Human Rights
8. Beliefs about civil and human rights vary among social and governmental systems.
Beliefs about civil and human rights vary across borders and cultures. Different beliefs regarding civil and human rights can be observed in different contemporary social systems and governmental systems. For example, in some social and governmental systems, women or other groups may be restricted from voting, owning property, attending educational institutions and participating in government.
Note: Discussions about civil and human rights need to be sensitive to differing student beliefs as well as the cultural beliefs of other groups. As students investigate differing beliefs about civil and human rights, they should avoid judging the beliefs of others against their own. Students can discuss how their personal views regarding human rights may differ from the views of others.
Resource: United Nations Cyberschoolbus - Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Beliefs about civil and human rights vary across borders and cultures. Different beliefs regarding civil and human rights can be observed in different contemporary social systems and governmental systems. For example, in some social and governmental systems, women or other groups may be restricted from voting, owning property, attending educational institutions and participating in government.
Note: Discussions about civil and human rights need to be sensitive to differing student beliefs as well as the cultural beliefs of other groups. As students investigate differing beliefs about civil and human rights, they should avoid judging the beliefs of others against their own. Students can discuss how their personal views regarding human rights may differ from the views of others.
Resource: United Nations Cyberschoolbus - Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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Unit: Universal Declaration of Human Rights | Facing History
Justice & Human Rights. Civics/Citizenship ... teaser image for lesson on Eleanor Roosevelt and Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Lesson 3 of 11. Justice ... Human Rights and Educating... · Universal Rights · Examining the Immediate... TED-Ed: What are the universal human rights? - Benedetta BertiView full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-are-th...
The basic idea of human rights is that each one of us, no matter who we are or where we are born, is entitled to the same basic rights and freedoms. That may sound straightforward enough, but it gets incredibly complicated as soon as anyone tries to put the idea into practice. What exactly are the basic human rights? Who gets to pick them? Who enforces them—and how? Benedetta Berti explores the subtleties of human rights. Lesson by Benedetta Berti, animation by Sarah Saidan. Lesson Plans – Universal Declaration of Human Rights
I Have a Right to … Educating for Human Dignity: Learning about Rights and Responsibilities. Fundamental Freedoms: Eleanor Roosevelt and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Getting Ready to Learn about Human Rights. Human Rights Here and Now: Celebrating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. |
The United Nations: It's Your WorldThis video reveals the scope and impact of the UNs work focusing principally on peace and security, development and human rights. It highlights the UNs role as a forum for united action for the common good, and for building partnerships to address problems that know no borders, like natural disasters and climate change.
Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights SpeechSpeech by Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt for a TV Program on Human Rights Day Archival footage from the FDR Presidential Library
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Injustices against Minority Groups
9. Nations and international organizations pursue their own interests on issues related to civil and human rights, resulting in both conflict and cooperation particularly as it relates to injustices against minority groups.
Within the topic of civil and human rights, students will study how beliefs about rights differ across social and governmental systems (see Content Statement 8). Beliefs about civil and human rights can result in both conflict and cooperation among nations and international organizations.
Numerous international organizations are dedicated to achieving rights for minority groups. Nations and international organizations, both governmental and non-governmental, tend to pursue their own interests on civil and human rights issues, which may or may not align with the interests of others.
Resource: Frontline - On Our Watch
Within the topic of civil and human rights, students will study how beliefs about rights differ across social and governmental systems (see Content Statement 8). Beliefs about civil and human rights can result in both conflict and cooperation among nations and international organizations.
Numerous international organizations are dedicated to achieving rights for minority groups. Nations and international organizations, both governmental and non-governmental, tend to pursue their own interests on civil and human rights issues, which may or may not align with the interests of others.
Resource: Frontline - On Our Watch
FRONTLINE: 'On Our Watch'The world vowed "never again" after the genocide in Rwanda and the atrocities in Srebrenica, Bosnia. Then came Darfur. Over the past four years, at least 200,000 people have been killed, 2.5 million driven from their homes, and mass rape has been used as a weapon in a brutal campaign supported by the Sudanese government. In On Our Watch, FRONTLINE asks why the United Nations and its members once again failed to stop the slaughter. (more »)
On our watch ... genocide in Darfur
NowThisWorld: Are Human Rights Getting Worse?NowThisWorld: How Bad Are Saudi Arabia's Human Rights Violations?NowThisWorld: What Are China's Human Rights Violations?Promoting and Protecting Minority Rights - OHCHR
website to make sure you have all the latest information on these activities. ... important international human rights documents: its anti-discrimination provisions ... AFT Human Rights Resources - HOME
Teach Human Rights curriculum is designed to engage middle school and high school students; each lesson plan includes interactive videos, worksheets, and ... Lesson Plan: Dissent and Freedom of Speech: Using ... - POV
Lesson Plan: Dissent and Freedom of Speech: Using Biography to Compare ... Also featured in the film is Wang Yu, a human rights lawyer in China who is ... |
State of the World's Minorities and Indigenous Peoples 2016 - focus on culture and heritageMinority and indigenous cultures under serious threat, state protections 'fall far short' – new comprehensive global survey
China calls it re-education, but Uighur Muslims say it's 'unbearable brutality'
Uighurs are Muslims who trace their roots back thousands of years in Central Asia, most currently living in the Chinese province Xinjiang. The group represents less than 1 percent of China's population, but they have endured what the U.S. calls one of the worst human rights crises of modern times. Nick Schifrin reports on how Communist China has persecuted this religious and cultural minority.
The World's Most Persecuted Minority: ChristiansThe most persecuted and victimized people in the world today are Christians in the Middle East. The perpetrators of the widespread destruction of that region's Christian community? Islamists. Middle East expert Raymond Ibrahim lays out the grim details.
What Happens When The Majority Becomes A Minority? | Shelby Dziwulski | TEDxCollegeParkShelby is an aerospace engineer who grew up in the comfort of the Baltimore suburbs and is a proud University of Maryland alumna. Her unique career story around the world, where she went from being a majority to being among ‘the only’, will reshape your thinking about the impact of unequal opportunities on our daily lives. Shelby grew up in the comfort of the Baltimore suburbs and is a proud University of Maryland alumna. Her unique career story, where she went from being a majority to being among ‘the only’, will reshape your thinking about the impact of unequal opportunities on our daily lives. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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IRC: The International Rescue Committee
The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. Here are highlights of our impact over the last year:
In 2018, the IRC and our international program partners:
In 2018, the IRC and our international program partners:
- Provided 1.6 million children with schooling and education opportunities.
- Supported...
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Modern Genocide & Ethnic Cleansing
10. Modern instances of genocide and ethnic cleansing present individual, organizational and national issues related to the responsibilities of participants and non-participants.
Genocide and ethnic cleansing are extreme examples of civil and human rights issues. Historical examples of genocide (e.g., the Holocaust, Armenian genocide) can be applied to the understanding of more recent examples of genocide and ethnic cleansing (e.g., Bosnia, Rwanda, Darfur).
Ethnic cleansing involves the purposeful and forceful removal of a group of people from a region. The targeted groups have specific religious, national, racial or other cultural characteristics. Members of these groups are typically subjected to deportation, displacement or ultimately genocide.
Genocide involves the systematic extermination of a group of people based upon specific religious, national, racial or other cultural characteristics.
Individuals, organizations and nations are faced with differing responsibilities as participants and non-participants during ethnic conflicts. These responsibilities are acted upon differently based on the interests and beliefs of those faced with ethnic conflicts.
Resource: The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Ethnic cleansing involves the purposeful and forceful removal of a group of people from a region. The targeted groups have specific religious, national, racial or other cultural characteristics. Members of these groups are typically subjected to deportation, displacement or ultimately genocide.
Genocide involves the systematic extermination of a group of people based upon specific religious, national, racial or other cultural characteristics.
Individuals, organizations and nations are faced with differing responsibilities as participants and non-participants during ethnic conflicts. These responsibilities are acted upon differently based on the interests and beliefs of those faced with ethnic conflicts.
Resource: The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
What factors lead to genocide?
Magdalena Gross, University of Maryland More videos with Gross: https://www.choices.edu/scholar/magda... This video is part of the following Choices Program curriculum units: Confronting Genocide: Never Again? - https://www.choices.edu/curriculum-un... Competing Visions of Human Rights: Questions for U.S. Policy - https://www.choices.edu/curriculum-un...
The Evolution of Genocide Studies
Dr. Rolf Hosfeld, the academic director of the Potsdam Lepsius House, a leading genocide studies institution on the evolution of the domain of genocide studies, on how Soghomon Tehlirran's trial became a turning point in world conception of genocides.
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Why is studying genocide important?
Magdalena Gross, University of Maryland (now at Stanford University) More videos with Gross: https://www.choices.edu/scholar/magda... This video is part of the following Choices Program curriculum units: Confronting Genocide: Never Again? - https://www.choices.edu/curriculum-un... Competing Visions of Human Rights: Questions for U.S. Policy - https://www.choices.edu/curriculum-un...
What Is Ethnic Cleansing? | NowThis World
Ethnic cleansing lacks a legal definition by the United Nations, so ethnic cleansing is technically not considered a crime under international law; As opposed to genocide which does have an international meaning.
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Armenian Genocide
What was the Armenian Genocide?Barbara Petzen, Middle East Connections More videos with Petzen: https://www.choices.edu/scholar/barba... This video is part of the following Choices Program curriculum units: Confronting Genocide: Never Again? - https://www.choices.edu/curriculum-un... Empire, Republic, Democracy: Turkey’s Past and Future - https://www.choices.edu/curriculum-un...
System of a Down's Serj Tankian talks Armenian Genocide | Newshub
Full story: http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/shows/2...
The Armenian Genocide | Facing History and Ourselves
It is important to recognize the Armenian Genocide as a pivotal turning point in the history of genocide prevention, international law, and human rights. In fact ... Teaching Guides | Genocide Education Project
This comprehensive teacher's manual focuses on the Armenian Genocide of 1915 during which 1.5 million Armenians, half of the Armenian population, were ... Why Turkey doesn’t use the word ‘genocide’ for Armenia
The Turkish government has rejected the term “genocide” to describe the mass killing of Armenians 100 years ago, a stance that has sparked criticism and protest. For two perspectives on the history and meaning today, Jeffrey Brown talks to Soner Cagaptay of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and Hrach Gregorian of American University. Read the full transcript: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/turkey...
Memorials to the Armenian Genocide
The Armenian Genocide Memorials Database was first created as part of a larger memorial database project funded by the Rockefeller Foundation, with ... |
Remembering The Armenian Massacres
A century after the massacres and mass deportation of Armenians who lived in the Ottoman Empire, two BBC journalists travel to Turkey to start a quest about Armenian history. Lara Petrossians from BBC Persian visits city of Van in eastern Turkey to learn about her ancestors who a century ago fled to Iran and Rengin Arslan travels to Eskişehir to find out about what happened to Armenians who used to share her homeland. As they discover their families' very different versions of the past, they try to understand why the story of the massacres continues to be so difficult to tell. Armenians say one and a half million people died, while the Turkish government says it was many fewer. The killings remain extremely controversial, with the Turkish government resisting Armenian calls to recognise them as genocide. They're rarely spoken of or taught in Turkish schools. Watch the Persian version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXOG2...
Armenian genocide: survivors recall events 100 years on
In 1915 a million people were brought through what is now Turkey and walked to their deaths near Deir-al-Zour in modern Syria. One hundred years on, only a handful of survivors remain to tell the stories of the Armenian genocide, which they witnessed. by Diana Markosian
Biden officially recognizes "Armenian Genocide"
President Biden broke from his predecessors today by officially recognizing the 1915 mass killing of roughly 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire as "genocide." Turkish officials quickly responded, denouncing Mr. Biden's statement. Dr. Bulent Aliriza, a senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies with a focus on U.S.-Turkish relations, joins CBSN to discuss what the president's stance means for the relationship between the two NATO allies.
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PBS: Worse Than War
WORSE THAN WAR documents Daniel Jonah Goldhagen's travels, teachings, and interviews in nine countries, bringing viewers on an unprecedented journey of insight and analysis. He speaks with victims, perpetrators, witnesses, politicians, diplomats, historians, aid workers, and journalists, all with the purpose of explaining and understanding the features of genocide and how to stop it.
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Worse Than War | Stories and Essays | PBS LearningMedia
How and why do genocides start? Why do the perpetrators kill? Why has intervention rarely occurred in a timely manner? These and other thought-provoking ... |
Business Insider: 5 genocides that are still going on today
What is Genocide?Genocide is the systematic killing or harming of a group of people, in whole or in part. The Holocaust introduced the term, yet genocide still occurs today. Holocaust education is not just about teaching the Holocaust, but ensuring it never happens again. bit.ly/HolocaustEducation
Holocaust Museum's "Crisis in Darfur" on Google EarthThe Museums Mapping Initiatives use tools such as Google Earth and animated maps to enable citizens to understand Holocaust history and bear witness to current threats of genocide across the globe. "Crisis in Darfur" displays the destruction in Darfur, Sudan through photographs, articles, and testimonies via Google Earth. This information appears as a Global Awareness layer in Google Earth.
On July 30, the Museum updated "Crisis in Darfur" with the latest U.S. Department of State data that sheds new light on the extend of the genocide in Darfur. The new data shows that more than 3,300 villages have been damaged or destroyed, primarily between 2003-2005, in the Darfur region of Sudan. This is more than twice the number that was identified in previous U.S. government assessments and strengthens the evidence of a vast, targeted campaign of destruction against civilians. To find "Crisis in Darfur" on Google Earth, visit http://www.ushmm.org/maps/projects/da.... Information on the Museum's Genocide Prevention Mapping Initiative and the Holocaust mapping layer can be accessed from the Museum's Web site at http://www.ushmm.org/googleearth. South Sudan: UN urges ethnic communities to resolve differences peacefullyUnited Nations, New York, 29 December 2011 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed deep concern about continuing ethnic tensions in South Sudan's Jonglei state, where there are reports of fresh rounds of deadly clashes and claims that thousands of armed youth are preparing to attack members of a rival community.
Christian World News - Christians, Kurds and Yazidis Under AttackIn Northeast Syria, Christians, Yazidis and Kurds live peacefully together and enjoy religious freedom. Now, Turkey’s invasion is forcing them to flee for their lives.
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Democracy Now: Is the Burmese Military Carrying Out a Genocide Against Rohingya, World's Most Persecuted Minority?https://democracynow.org - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned the brutal Burmese military operation against Rohingya Muslims is at risk of spiraling into an ethnic cleansing campaign, as the violence against the long-persecuted minority group continues. The U.N. says almost 150,000 Rohingya have fled the predominantly Buddhist country into neighboring Bangladesh in the last 12 days since the military operation began—with up to 15,000 more expected to flee every single day this week. Advocates say as many as 800 Rohingya civilians, including women and children, have been killed in recent days. For more, we speak with Tun Khin, president of the Burmese Rohingya Organisation in the U.K. He was born and brought up in Burma’s Arakan state. In 1982, he was rendered effectively stateless along with a million other ethnic Rohingya under a new nationality law. And we speak with Richard Weir, a fellow in the Asia Division covering Burma at Human Rights Watch.
How China is crushing the Uighurs | The EconomistChina's Muslim Uighurs face systematic oppression from their own government. Their home province of Xinjiang has been turned into a police state—an estimated one million of them are detained in camps where they are brainwashed. How and why are China's leaders doing this?
Amharas in Maikadra traumatized by massacreAmharas in Maikadra say they are still traumatised, eight months after one of the worst massacres in the northern region of Ethiopia. Hundreds of young ethnic Amhara men were killed by fleeing Tigrayan fighters. Tigrayans who escaped to Sudan accuse Amhara forces of similar attacks. Al Jazeera's Catherine Soi reports from Maikadra , Ethiopia.
*Al Jazeera is funded in whole or in part by the Qatari government.
Modern Era Genocides | Genocide Education Project
The Genocide in Darfur. Violence and destruction are raging in the Darfur region of western Sudan. Since February 2003, government-sponsored militias known ... |
Unit 4: Sustainability
Intended and Unintended Consequences
11. Decisions about human activities made by individuals and societies have implications for both current and future generations, including intended and unintended consequences.
All human activities have intended and unintended consequences for ecological, social and economic systems. Individuals and societies make decisions every day that result in consequences that may impact physical and human environments today and in the future.
Intended consequences are those that are expected or anticipated. Decisions about human activities are often made by comparing the costs and benefits of the anticipated consequences.
Unintended consequences are those that are not expected or anticipated. The difficulty of predicting how ecological, social and economic systems will react to human activities often results in unintended consequences.
Both intended and unintended consequences can be interpreted as positive or negative based on differing perspectives and values.
Resource: Food Inc.
Resource: Food Inc. Lesson Plans
Resource: NOW Food Inc.
Resource: King Corn
Resource: PBS King Corn
Resource: United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Cities of Today, Cities of Tomorrow
Resource: How Much is There to Eat?
All human activities have intended and unintended consequences for ecological, social and economic systems. Individuals and societies make decisions every day that result in consequences that may impact physical and human environments today and in the future.
Intended consequences are those that are expected or anticipated. Decisions about human activities are often made by comparing the costs and benefits of the anticipated consequences.
Unintended consequences are those that are not expected or anticipated. The difficulty of predicting how ecological, social and economic systems will react to human activities often results in unintended consequences.
Both intended and unintended consequences can be interpreted as positive or negative based on differing perspectives and values.
Resource: Food Inc.
Resource: Food Inc. Lesson Plans
Resource: NOW Food Inc.
Resource: King Corn
Resource: PBS King Corn
Resource: United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Cities of Today, Cities of Tomorrow
Resource: How Much is There to Eat?
King Corn
King Corn is a feature documentary about two friends, one acre of corn, and the subsidized crop that drives our fast-food nation. In the film, Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis, best friends from college on the east coast, move to the heartland to learn where their food comes from. With the help of friendly neighbors, genetically modified seeds, and powerful herbicides, they plant and grow a bumper crop of America’s most-productive, most-subsidized grain on one acre of Iowa soil. But when they try to follow their pile of corn into the food system, what they find raises troubling questions about how we eat—and how we farm.
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INDEPENDENT LENS | King Corn | Extended Clip | PBSTwo recent college graduates embark on a mission to see where America's food comes from—by growing it. In the rural town of Greene, Iowa, the two friends plant a single acre of the nation's most powerful crop, and then set out to follow it from a seed to the dinner plate.
Watch a 20-minute clip from KING CORN on Independent Lens, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Terrence Howard, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, Independent Lens is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide. Visit the Web site for more: http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/ki... King Corn: You Are What You Eat - Zinn Education Project
King Corn is a feature documentary about two friends, one acre of corn, and the subsidized crop that drives our fast-food nation. In the film, Ian Cheney and Curt ... |
Farm Subsidies
American Enterprise Institute: Farm subsidies: How effective are they? | IN 60 SECONDSDo agriculture subsidies help boost an industry in danger, or waste government funds that could be better spent elsewhere? AEI's Vincent Smith gives his take.
Lesson Plan: U.S. Agricultural Subsidies and Nutrition THE ...PDF
Lesson Plan: U.S. Agricultural Subsidies and Nutrition. THE FILM. This lesson plan utilizes the film and POV's website resources for Food, Inc., a documentary .. Matrix Lesson - National Agriculture in the Classroom
Farm Bill Project handout, 1 copy per student or 1 per group; The Agricultural ... policy: an official plan that aligns with the decisions of a governing body. |
Farm subsidies: Where the money goes | IN 60 SECONDSAs AEI Visiting Scholar Eric Belasco explains, the biggest beneficiaries of American farm subsidies are the biggest farms with the least need. Two new policy proposals might help to save money for taxpayers while still bolstering smaller farms. FULL REPORT — Where the money goes: The distribution of crop insurance and other farm subsidy payments https://goo.gl/gkNdxs ARTICLE — Farm subsidies need reform. Congress can start by ending ‘double dipping’ https://goo.gl/zLjX5r
Lesson Plan: U.S. Agricultural Subsidies and Nutrition | Food ...
Lesson Plan: U.S. Agricultural Subsidies and Nutrition · 1. As a warm-up, ask students to write an answer to this question: What factors influence my family's choices ... |
Sustainability
12. Sustainability issues are interpreted and treated differently by people viewing them from various political, economic and cultural perspectives.
Sustainability issues include those that deal with the balance between economic, social and environmental needs (e.g., agricultural practices, energy use, population growth), with a focus on meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Sustainability issues, like most contemporary world issues, are interpreted differently by different people. Individuals, organizations and nations view sustainability issues differently based on their political, economic and cultural perspectives. Some individuals, organizations and nations might prioritize economic growth over environmental concerns. Other individuals, organizations and nations might see environmental concerns as critical to their future. For example, some Americans working in the fossil fuel industries might disagree with advocates of renewable energy sources.
Resource: Be an Energy Saver
Resource: Who Will Take the Heat?
Sustainability issues include those that deal with the balance between economic, social and environmental needs (e.g., agricultural practices, energy use, population growth), with a focus on meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Sustainability issues, like most contemporary world issues, are interpreted differently by different people. Individuals, organizations and nations view sustainability issues differently based on their political, economic and cultural perspectives. Some individuals, organizations and nations might prioritize economic growth over environmental concerns. Other individuals, organizations and nations might see environmental concerns as critical to their future. For example, some Americans working in the fossil fuel industries might disagree with advocates of renewable energy sources.
Resource: Be an Energy Saver
Resource: Who Will Take the Heat?
PBS: A Fierce Green Fire
American Masters presents A Fierce Green Fire, the first big-picture exploration of the environmental movement. The one-hour documentary chronicles one of the largest movements of the 20th century, and one of the keys to the 21st.
Written, directed and produced by Academy Award-nominee Mark Kitchell (Berkeley in the Sixties), American Masters: A Fierce Green Fire spans 50 years of grassroots and global activism from the 1960s-2009 and connects the major causes of environmentalism, from conservation to climate change. Narrated by Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, Ashley Judd, Van Jones and Isabel Allende, the film premiered at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival and has won acclaim worldwide. Inspired by the book of the same name by environmental journalist and film interviewee Philip Shabecoff, and informed by advisors like conservation biologist E.O. Wilson, A Fierce Green Fire unfolds in five acts, each with a central story and character, featuring vivid archival footage and new interviews that shed light on the battle for a living planet. The first four acts include success stories of people fighting for causes against enormous odds, and the fifth concludes with climate change. The Conservation Movement
Act 1, narrated by Robert Redford, focuses on the conservation movement of the 1960s, the Sierra Club and its Executive Director David Brower’s battle to halt dams in the Grand Canyon. Pollution and Cleanup Act 2, narrated by Ashley Judd, looks at pollution in the 1970s, spotlighting the fight led by film interviewee Lois Gibbs and other Love Canal (Niagara, N.Y.) residents to save their children from toxic waste. Greenpeace Act 3, narrated by Van Jones, features alternative ecology strands like Greenpeace and its famous campaigns to save whales and baby harp seals, including interviews with co-founders Paul Watson and Rex Weyler. Global Resources Act 4, narrated by Isabelle Allende, charts the rise of global resource crises in the 1980s with the struggle to save the Amazon rainforest, led by Chico Mendes and his fellow Brazilian rubber tappers, as its centerpiece. Climate Change Act 5, narrated by Meryl Streep, tackles climate change and the 25-year effort to address this ongoing, global problem, featuring author/activist Bill McKibben, founder of 350.org, a movement dedicated to solving the climate crisis. A Fierce Green Fire | About the Film | American Masters | PBS
Written, directed and produced by Academy Award-nominee Mark Kitchell (Berkeley in the Sixties), American ... Classroom Resources: A Fierce Green Fire | American ... - PBS
Classroom Resources: A Fierce Green Fire. September 11, 2015. SHARE. Features. About the Film. A Fierce Green Fire - Trailer. Timeline of Environmental ... |
PBS: A Fierce Green Fire | Timeline of Environmental Movement and History | American MastersSpanning 50 years of grassroots and global activism, this Sundance documentary brings to light the vital stories of the environmental movement where people fought -- and succeeded -- against enormous odds. From halting dams in the Grand Canyon to fighting toxic waste at Love Canal; from Greenpeace to Chico Mendes; from climate change to the promise of transforming our civilization, A Fierce Green Fire is "nothing less than the history of environmentalism itself." (Los Angeles Times) From the Academy Award-nominated director of "Berkeley in the Sixties", and narrated by Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, Ashley Judd, Van Jones and Isabel Allende.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/a-fierce-green-fire-timeline-of-environmental-movement/2988/
Love Canal: Children and Toxic Waste | A Fierce Green Fire | American MastersThe neighborhood called Love Canal in Niagara Falls, New York, was neither the first nor the worst toxic waste dump, but it became a national story in the late 1970s thanks to the organizing efforts of Lois Gibbs, who fought to protect Love Canal's children, including her own, from the 20,000 tons of toxic waste in the ground.
Search for Superfund Sites Where You Live | Superfund | US EPA |
Renewable Energy
Ted-Ed: Can 100% renewable energy power the world? - Federico Rosei and Renzo RoseiView full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/can-100-re...
Every year, the world uses 35 billion barrels of oil. This massive scale of fossil fuel dependence pollutes the earth, and it won’t last forever. On the other hand, we have abundant sun, water and wind, which are all renewable energy sources. So why don’t we exchange our fossil fuel dependence for an existence based only on renewables? Federico Rosei and Renzo Rosei describe the challenges. Lesson by Federico Rosei and Renzo Rosei, directed by Giulia Martinelli. Renewable Energy 101 | National Geographic
There are many benefits to using renewable energy resources, but what is it exactly? From solar to wind, find out more about alternative energy, the fastest-growing source of energy in the world—and how we can use it to combat climate change.
Why transitioning to only renewable energy will be difficult for the U.S.After millions of protesters marched around the globe to demand action on climate change, we more closely examine what policies they are proposing. Miles O’Brien joins William Brangham to discuss current sources of U.S. energy and what it would take to transition to all renewables, plus the outlook for nuclear power as the infamous Three Mile Island plant closes.
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Big Think: Do We Have Time and Resources for Renewable Energy?As a first step, the government needs to put a tax on carbon dioxide emissions. Fossil fuel needs to pay the price for the damage it causes in the atmosphere.
Big Think: How Feasible Are Green Energy Alternatives?We don't know which green technologies are going to be the most sustainable in the long run. That's why we should be investing in the research and development of all of them.
Big Think: Solar RevolutionMichio Kaku: I believe in solar power, but there are problems that we have to face, and one of them is low efficiency.
Big Think: Which alternative energy source is the best?Klare is intrigued by solar energy but says that we are still far from making it an economically feasible alternative.
Question: Which alternative-energy source is the best? |
Sustainability...local, national & international
13. International associations and non-governmental organizations offer means of collaboration to address sustainability issues on local, national and international levels.
Sustainability issues are truly global issues, but can be addressed through international associations and nongovernmental organizations at the local, national and international levels. Sustainability issues include those that deal with the balance between economic, social and environmental needs (e.g., agricultural practices, energy use, population growth).
International associations (with public and private participation) addressing these issues include the Institute for Sustainable Development, Climate Action Network (CAN) and Global Hunger Alliance. Non-governmental organizations addressing similar issues include Greenpeace International, the Rainforest Alliance and the Sierra Club.
Resource: GLOBE Program
Sustainability issues are truly global issues, but can be addressed through international associations and nongovernmental organizations at the local, national and international levels. Sustainability issues include those that deal with the balance between economic, social and environmental needs (e.g., agricultural practices, energy use, population growth).
International associations (with public and private participation) addressing these issues include the Institute for Sustainable Development, Climate Action Network (CAN) and Global Hunger Alliance. Non-governmental organizations addressing similar issues include Greenpeace International, the Rainforest Alliance and the Sierra Club.
Resource: GLOBE Program
Welcome to The GLOBE ProgramThe GLOBE Program (www.globe.gov) is an interactive hands-on Earth system science and education program. Sponsored by NASA, NOAA and NSF, GLOBE encourages K-12 students to measure and better understand the world they live in.
Sustainability Lesson Plan: All Subjects | Any Age | Any ...
Lesson plan with the central theme of "Sustainability" for teaching all educational subjects to all educational levels. Purposed for teachers and learners/students Lesson Plans for Teaching Sustainability | Teach For America
Lesson Plans for Teaching Sustainability. Imagine what your classroom could look like if students were engaged in sustainability learning. Sustainability - Full Documentary
This video explores the rise of the concept of sustainability as it has gone from the fringes to the mainstream within just a few short decades, driven by an environmental crisis on a global scale. In this short documentary film, we explore this new environmental context of the Anthropocene and the key structural transformations in our economy required to achieve sustainability in the age of globalization. Download this video for educational reuse: https://systemsinnovation.io/product/...
BIC: Two minutes to understand sustainable developmentLittle Green Bags: True Business SustainabilityWhat is true business sustainability? And how can enterprises solve social problems by means of diligent business practices? These questions are dealt with by the eleventh film of the HSG’s “Little Green Bags” animation video series.
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Learning Cities and Education for Sustainable DevelopmentThe Futuristic Farms That Will Feed the World | Freethink | Future of FoodHow efficient farming in the Netherlands is producing 20 times more food with 1/4 the water and the most sustainable agriculture systems in the world. It's the first episode of Freethink's The Future of Food. Subscribe: https://freeth.ink/youtube-subscribe-... Amidst climate change, a growing population, and people consuming more of less sustainable food, how will we feed our future world? The answer may not be increasing resources--land, water, and employees--but rather improving production efficiency to create more sustainable farming of crops. The key question: How do we increase the amount of food we produce while using the same or fewer resources?
Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story (FULL MOVIE)
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Unit 5: Technology
Technology...economic, political, ethical & social issues
14. The development and use of technology influences economic, political, ethical and social issues.
Technological advances often have profound influence on the lives of individuals and societies, both positive and negative. Advances in technology can influence already existing economic, political, ethical and social issues (e.g., outsourcing, terrorism, capital punishment, social stratification). Advances in technology can create new economic, political, ethical and social issues (e.g., Internet commerce, online political activity, medical technologies, social networking).
Technological advances often have profound influence on the lives of individuals and societies, both positive and negative. Advances in technology can influence already existing economic, political, ethical and social issues (e.g., outsourcing, terrorism, capital punishment, social stratification). Advances in technology can create new economic, political, ethical and social issues (e.g., Internet commerce, online political activity, medical technologies, social networking).
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Cultural, Social, Economic, and Political Effects of Technology ...
Find lessons on Cultural, Social, Economic, and Political Effects of Technology for all grades. Free interactive resources and activities for the classroom and ... The Verge: Bill Gates interview: How the world will change by 2030The Verge sat down with Bill Gates to talk about his ambitious vision for improving the lives of the poor through technology. It just so happens that The Verge exists to explore that kind of change — which is why Bill Gates will be The Verge’s first ever guest editor in February.
Experts consider the ethical implications of new technology ...
Trailblazing initiative marries ethics, tech ... Computer science, philosophy faculty ask students to consider how systems affect society ... measure the program's impact on their work, present a “very difficult evaluation problem” ... Artificial intelligence impact on society | Deloitte Insights
The need for a moral license for AI — While this article is notionally about “ethical AI,” it ... due to the development of disruptive AI technology or an ... |
TED-Ed: Is there a limit to technological progress? - Clément VidalView full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/is-there-a-...
Many generations have felt they’ve reached the pinnacle of technological advancement. Yet, if you look back 100 years, the technologies we take for granted today would seem like impossible magic. So — will there be a point where we reach an actual limit of technological progress? And if so, are we anywhere near that limit now? Clément Vidal consults Kardashev’s scale to find out. Lesson by Clément Vidal, animation by CUB animation. Knowledge, Technology and Complexity in Economic Growth ...
In fact, the concept of technology itself as well as the individual and social ... Top corporate R&D investors accelerated their inventive activities in areas such as ... 5. Tech causes more problems than it solves | Pew Research ...
For example, the gig economy is enabled by technology; technology finds buyers for ... fixes we create will inevitably cause NEW social and political problems. ... An expert in the ethics of autonomous systems based in Europe ... |
Intended & Unintended Consequences
15. Technologies inevitably involve trade-offs between costs and benefits. Decisions about the use of products and systems can result in intended and unintended consequences.
As technologies are researched and tested, people must weigh the cost of development against the potential benefits of a new technology. Costs could be more than just financial and may include environmental or ethical consequences. Similarly, benefits of technological advancement include consequences beyond finances. The advancement of any technology involves trade-offs between multiple costs and benefits. For example, the decision to invest in research on new medical practices must take into account both the potential societal benefits of the research and the potential physical, moral and ethical hazards.
Advancements in technology result in both intended and unintended consequences. As decisions are made to develop and use new technologies, some of the potential consequeces can be anticipated and considered in the decision-making process. Typically, there are unforeseen or unintended consequences that result from technological change. For example, new medical practices are developed with knowledge of benefits to human health and known side effects (intended consequences), but often result in unanticipated side effects or complications (unintended consequences).
Resource: ACADEMIA - Unintended Consequences of Green Technologies
As technologies are researched and tested, people must weigh the cost of development against the potential benefits of a new technology. Costs could be more than just financial and may include environmental or ethical consequences. Similarly, benefits of technological advancement include consequences beyond finances. The advancement of any technology involves trade-offs between multiple costs and benefits. For example, the decision to invest in research on new medical practices must take into account both the potential societal benefits of the research and the potential physical, moral and ethical hazards.
Advancements in technology result in both intended and unintended consequences. As decisions are made to develop and use new technologies, some of the potential consequeces can be anticipated and considered in the decision-making process. Typically, there are unforeseen or unintended consequences that result from technological change. For example, new medical practices are developed with knowledge of benefits to human health and known side effects (intended consequences), but often result in unanticipated side effects or complications (unintended consequences).
Resource: ACADEMIA - Unintended Consequences of Green Technologies
TedTalks-Edward Tenner: Unintended consequencesUploaded on Sep 6, 2011
http://www.ted.com Every new invention changes the world -- in ways both intentional and unexpected. Historian Edward Tenner tells stories that illustrate the under-appreciated gap between our ability to innovate and our ability to foresee the consequences. Law of unintended consequences - Penn Arts & Sciences
The law of unintended consequences provides the basis for many criticisms of government programs. As the critics see it, unintended consequences can add so ... TEDxSanLuisObispo - Unintended Consequences in the Wake of Progress | David MorrissetFollowing his passion in applying scientific principle and his experience to improve public safety, David discusses some unintended consequences and unforeseen issues with technological progress. David is a graduate student at Cal Poly studying Fire Protection Engineering. He is passionate about applying scientific principle and his experience to improving public safety. Apart from his studies, David is active in the world of fire research. His current projects range from characterizing timber combustion to developing innovative protection schemes for Lithium-ion battery fire hazards. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
SHOW LESS TEDxYouth@EB - The Unintended Consequences of the Internet | Marcus Lefkovits
Marcus Lefkovits encourages us to become more aware of the unintended consequences of using the internet. What is an essential and helpful tool can also hurt us if we aren't more conscious of our actions. EB Student Class of 2020 This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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Unintended Consequences - Econlib
The law of unintended consequences, often cited but rarely defined, is that actions of people—and especially of government—always have effects that are ... Unintended Consequences Explained in One Minute: From Definition to Examples
The world of economics is remarkably complex and as such, adequate attention needs to be paid to the oftentimes many unintended consequences associated with our actions as individuals on the one hand and especially those associated with policy choices. In one minute, I've gone from definition to examples so as to explain the concept of unintended consequences properly.
Great Moments in Unintended Consequences
Reason.tv presents Great Moments in Unintended Consequences! All actions have unanticipated side effects, but government acting through regulation or legislation is particularly adept at creating disastrous unintended consequences. Great Moments in Unintended Consequences takes a look at three instances of epic government facepalm: Osborne Reef, Corn Ethanol Subsidies, and a particular clause in ObamaCare that is already doing more harm than good.
Unintended Consequences
If policy makers have great intentions when making public policy, is that enough for the policy to be passed? Learn more: http://bit.ly/1HVAtKP Prof. Don Boudreaux explains what economists mean when they talk about unintended consequences. Essentially, unintended consequences are the large outcomes that emerge from the actions made by many individuals. These outcomes can be good or bad. Therefore, when analyzing various polices, we must be extremely careful to distinguish between intentions and results.
Unintended Consequences | Ken Burns | Prohibition - PBS
The unintended economic consequences of Prohibition didn't stop there. One of the most profound effects of Prohibition was on government tax revenues. Before ... |
Electric Vehicles & Cell Phones:
Intended & Unintended Consequences
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Electric Cars, Pros and Cons - Mossy Earth
Unfortunately, these batteries come at an environmental cost. Firstly, they contain rare earth materials, and extracting and producing them can be water and ... Are Electric Cars Worse For The Environment? Myth Busted
Are Electric Cars Greener Than Gasoline Powered Cars? The Facts About Electric Cars & The Environment - Sponsored by FE What Happens To Old EV Batteries? https://youtu.be/1mXSMwZUiCU Subscribe for new videos every Wednesday! - https://goo.gl/VZstk7 Electric cars are touted as a solution for reducing emissions and improving the environmental impacts of transportation, but are electric cars actually any better for the environment than gasoline cars? This video looks to answer three main questions:
1) Doesn't EV battery production cause a lot of emissions? 2) Don't electric cars get their power from fossil fuels? 3) Isn't lithium mining terrible for the environment? Are Teslas Actually Better For The Environment?Are Teslas Better For The Environment Than Gasoline Cars? Sponsored by Omaze: Enter Here To Win a 1965 Convertible VW Bug Powered by Tesla Batteries - http://bit.ly/Win-1965-Electric-VW-Bug Are Tesla Electric Cars actually better for the environment versus alternative energy sources? Do electric cars have lower emissions, even if their energy comes from fossil fuels? Between electric, hydrogen, gasoline, diesel, and hybrids, which uses the least amount of total energy, from well to wheel? This video will analyze the entire energy equation, starting from the very source of the fuel, whether that’s petroleum, natural gas, or other energy sources.
Are Electric Cars Really More Environmentally Friendly?
Some people say that buying an electric car is a great way to fight climate change - but if they use electricity that is made by burning fossil fuels, are they really more environmentally friendly than gas powered cars?
Factcheck: How electric vehicles help to tackle climate change
Electric vehicles (EVs) are an important part of meeting global goals on climate change. ... but would still be better for the climate than the average vehicle. ... gas emissions of electric vehicles, Environmental Research Letters, ... Are Electric Cars Really Green?
Are electric cars greener than conventional gasoline cars? If so, how much greener? What about the CO2 emissions produced during electric cars' production? And where does the electricity that powers electric cars come from? Environmental economist Bjorn Lomborg, director of the Copenhagen Consensus Center, examines how environmentally friendly electric cars really are. Donate today to PragerU! http://l.prageru.com/2ylo1Yt
Is an electric car better for the planet? | Live Science
The answer to this question might seem blindingly obvious: Of course electric cars must be better for the environment, because they don't have ... Electric Cars: Inconvenient Facts, Part One
Politicians and activists who want all cars to go electric are guilty of magical thinking.
Electric car sales are up 66% this year. President Biden says the future is "electric… and there’s no turning back.” California and New York are banning sales of new gas-powered vehicles. We’re told they’ll help us use less oil. But most of what politicians, activists, and electric car sellers say about electric cars is just wrong. In this video, and a second one coming soon, I show you 5 inconvenient facts about electric cars. |
The Environmental Costs (And Benefits) of Our Cell Phone
Batteries may contain nickel and cadmium, particularly older ones. Plastics may contain brominated flame retardants, that are toxic and persist in the environment. Studies suggest they accumulate in household dust and in the food chain, and they have been detected in some fish. Why Cobalt Mining in the DRC Needs Urgent Attention
More than 70 percent of the world's cobalt is produced in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and 15 to 30 percent of the Congolese ... Apple and Google named in US lawsuit over Congolese child ...
By May 2019, Congo DongFang International Mining (a subsidiary of chinese company Huayou Cobalt) have built a mining site, with a walled ... Environmental Problems That Batteries Cause - | Sciencing
The manufacture and transportation of batteries emits exhaust and other pollutants into the atmosphere, thereby contributing to the greenhouse ... Children still mining cobalt for gadget batteries in Congo
A CBS News investigation finds we could still be carrying electronics that contain the product of child labor. A report by Amnesty International two years ago first uncovered that children were mining the mineral cobalt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It ended up in products of dozens of companies including Apple, Microsoft, Tesla and Samsung. Debora Patta reports.
Inside the murky business of cobalt mining in DR Congo
Cobalt is an essential component of batteries for smartphones and electric cars. Around 60% of it comes from just one country, DR Congo – and most of the metal is exported to China. But there are ethical concerns: Amnesty International says children and adults are mining cobalt in extremely hazardous conditions. Meanwhile, around a quarter of the cobalt extracted in DR Congo is sold through the black market. This report is from our France 2 colleagues, with Erin Ogunkeye.
Blood, Sweat, and Batteries: Inside Congo's Cobalt Mines I Fortune
Africa's copperbelt contains two-thirds of the entire world's cobalt, a mineral required for the production of cell phones, laptops, and most importantly, electric automobiles. Produced with support from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.
Top tech companies sued over child cobalt mining deaths in Congo
A human rights group has filed a lawsuit on behalf of 14 families from the Democratic Republic of Congo, accusing Apple, Google, Dell, Microsoft and Tesla of benefiting from child labor to mine cobalt. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta exposed the brutal conditions in the mines last year. She joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
How China can win a trade war in 1 move - The Week
A Chinese rare earth metals mining operation. REUTERS/David Gray. China will not be easily cowed in a trade dispute. Chinese President Xi ... Types of EV batteries | Different Batteries Used In Electric Vehicles [Explained]
Types of electric batteries
• Lithium-ion Battery • The nickel-metal hydride battery • Lead-Acid Battery • The solid-state battery • The nickel-cadmium battery |
Unit 6: National Security & International Diplomacy
Defense Spending
16. Nations seek to ensure the security of their geographic territories, political institutions, economic systems and ways of life. Maintaining security has political, social and economic costs.
National security is characterized by the activities nations engage in to ensure the security of their territories, political institutions, economies and cultures. Nations protect their national security through multiple means including collaboration with other nations and unilateral actions.
Maintaining security has political, social and economic costs for all citizens. Nations sometimes struggle to balance the need to ensure security with the costs associated with doing so.
Political costs may include civil unrest and removal from office. Social costs may include increases in censorship, profiling and surveillance. Economic costs may include decreased government revenue, higher consumer prices, trade restrictions and sanctions.
Resource: National Budget Simulation
National security is characterized by the activities nations engage in to ensure the security of their territories, political institutions, economies and cultures. Nations protect their national security through multiple means including collaboration with other nations and unilateral actions.
Maintaining security has political, social and economic costs for all citizens. Nations sometimes struggle to balance the need to ensure security with the costs associated with doing so.
Political costs may include civil unrest and removal from office. Social costs may include increases in censorship, profiling and surveillance. Economic costs may include decreased government revenue, higher consumer prices, trade restrictions and sanctions.
Resource: National Budget Simulation
Why We Fight (2005)
Is American foreign policy dominated by the idea of military supremacy? Has the military become too important in American life? Jarecki's shrewd and intelligent polemic would seem to give an affirmative answer to each of these questions. Director: Eugene Jarecki Stars: Gore Vidal, John McCain, Ken Adelman Why We Fight (2006)
YouTube Movies
Why We Fight trailerWhy We Fight won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. It is an unflinching look at the anatomy of the American war machine, weaving unforgettable personal stories with commentary by a "who's who" of military and Washington beltway insiders. Featuring John McCain, Gore Vidal, William Kristol, Chalmers Johnson, Richard Perle and others, Why We Fight launches a bipartisan inquiry into the workings of the military industrial complex and the rise of the American Empire. Available now on DVD and On Demand. For further information please visit www.ax1entertainment.com
Top 10 Countries by Military Spending (1870-2020)
This video will compare the top 10 countries by military spending from 1870 to 2020. To witness events that have shaped our globe today, and watch empires rise and fall, be sure to watch this video. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe! Datasources: Our World In Data, World Bank, The Correlates of War Project, SIPRI, Wikipedia, Eh.net Music: Heart of Iron 4
Defense Swallows Nearly 15 Percent of Obama’s Budget ProposalPresident Barack Obama's $4 trillion budget includes $585 billion to sustain his national security and defense strategies. That's nearly 15 percent of the overall budget, and a request of $25 billion more than last year's enacted defense budget. VOA Pentagon correspondent Carla Babb has the breakdown.
Originally published at - http://www.voanews.com/media/video/26... *VOA is funded in whole or in part by the American government.
Vice News: The Cost of Cutting America's Defense BudgetSubscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News
VICE News visits the factory floor of the American defense industry to learn how a twisted web of Machiavellian manufacturing strategies is keeping middle America afloat, politicians in office, and steady supply of weapons flowing to some questionable regimes |
Center for Effective Government: U.S. Defense Spending in Eight ChartsWhat if NASA had the US Military's Budget?In this video we do a little speculating! What could NASA do with the US military's massive 600 billion dollar annual budget?
euronews: Donald Trump right on European defence spending, says NATO chiefUS President-elect Donald Trump is right to call on Europeans to spend more on defence, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday. Stoltenberg made his remarks in an interview with euronews at an event organised by the German Marshall Fund of the United States in Brussels. "(Trump's) main message was on defence spending, burden sharing, between Europe and the United States. And there I absolutely agree with him. We need a more balanced burden sharing between the United States and … READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2016/11/18/do...
Trump signs $738 billion defense spending billU.S. President Donald Trump signs a $738-billion defense spending bill at Joint Base Andrews airbase in Maryland, that passed earlier this week by Congress.
President-Elect Biden Plans Shift in US Military StrategyAfter four years of President Donald Trump’s “America First” foreign-policy, which cut the number of U.S. troops deployed overseas and called on allies to pay more for their defense, Americans are waiting to see what military policy will look like under President-elect Joe Biden. VOA Pentagon Correspondent Carla Babb reports.
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Biden Wants to Spend Even More on Defense than Trump Biden's $1.5 trillion budget plan has much to recommend it. The president is seeking significant increases in funding for education and proposing ...
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WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden's fiscal 2022 budget request asks for $753 billion in national security funding, an increase of 1.6 ... Biden requests $753B defense budget, a slight increase ...
President Biden is requesting a $753 billion defense budget for next fiscal year, with $715 billion of that going to the Pentagon. Biden military budget: Defense spending to rise 1.7 percent if ...
In a move that will upset some on the left wing of his party, President Joe Biden is requesting $753 billion for national defense, a 1.7 percent ... Biden's 1st Budget Request Sidelines Defense Spending in ...
President Joe Biden on Friday issued his first budget proposal, requesting $753 billion for defense-related spending, an essentially flat request ... |
Global Entities
17. Economic, political and social differences between global entities can lead to conflict unless mitigated through diplomacy or cooperative efforts.
Global entities, including nations and non-governmental organizations, have different interests and priorities in regard to regional and global issues. As global entities interact, their differing economic, political and social interests and priorities can lead to conflict or cooperation.
Conflict may be mitigated through international diplomacy (e.g., G8 Summit) or cooperative efforts of international organizations (e.g., United Nations, International Court of Justice).
Resource: United Nations Peace & Security
Resource: International Court of Justice
Global entities, including nations and non-governmental organizations, have different interests and priorities in regard to regional and global issues. As global entities interact, their differing economic, political and social interests and priorities can lead to conflict or cooperation.
Conflict may be mitigated through international diplomacy (e.g., G8 Summit) or cooperative efforts of international organizations (e.g., United Nations, International Court of Justice).
Resource: United Nations Peace & Security
Resource: International Court of Justice
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Home | International Court of Justice
The International Court of Justice, which has its seat in The Hague, is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. The Court · Cases · List of All Cases · How the Court Works What is the International Court of Justice? The Role and Activities of the ICJUnited Nations - The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations and the world’s highest international court. It has a dual role: to settle in accordance with international law the legal disputes submitted to it by UN Member States, and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by duly authorized international organs and agencies of the UN system.
International Court of Justice | United Nations
International Court of Justice ... The International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, is the main judicial organ of the UN. It was established in June The United States and the ICJThe United States has long had an uneasy relationship with the International Court of Justice, which primarily arbitrates legal disputes among UN member nations that recognize its jurisdiction. The United States withdrew from the court's compulsory jurisdiction in 1986 after the court ruled it owed Nicaragua war reparations. The United States also disagreed with the court's stance that it failed to fulfill its obligations under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations in 2005 in cases involving Mexican nationals on death row. "There's always been a little bit of a love-hate relationship" between the United States and the International Court of Justice, says Judge Joan E. Donoghue, the U.S. member of the court...
The Role of the World Court | Columbia Law School
The 15-member ICJ, or World Court, is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, seated at The Hague in the Netherlands. It is charged with settling legal disputes submitted to it by states and giving advisory opinions on legal questions from U.N. bodies and agencies. |
The Group of Eight (G8) refers to the group of eight highly industrialized nations—France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Japan, the United States, Canada, and Russia—that hold an annual meeting to foster consensus on global issues like economic growth and crisis management, global security, energy, and terrorism.Mar 3, 2014
The Group of Eight (G8) Industrialized Nations | Council on ... The G8: Who, Where, What & Why?This year, the G8 Leader's Summit will take place in Northern Ireland, where President Obama will meet with other world leaders. This video explains the what the G8 is, how it is structured and why it exists as in its current format.
About the G8 - US Department of State - State Department
What is the G8? During the 1970s, the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Italy formed the Group of Six (G6) as an informal grouping ... TED-Ed: Understanding Overfishing - OCEAN2012EUJoin the campaign to end EU overfishing, http://bit.ly/Xiyz7E - this animation was first launched in May 2012, some of it is out of date, but not the part about citizens responsibility to support decision-makers ... you can help end overfishing.
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The policy required fisheries ministers to ensure sustainable ... the efforts to end overfishing in North-Western European waters and ... The need to be consistent with other EU environmental legislation, in particular the objective of achieving ... MSY refers to the largest average catch that can theoretically be ... Sustainable fisheries - European Commission - Europa EU
Sustainable fisheries: Commission takes stock of the EU's Common Fisheries ... and economically viable, and shows the EU's progress in achieving that goal. ... and in the Atlantic sea basins, some stocks continue to be overfished or ... namelythe maximum amount of fish that fishers can take out of the sea ... |
World Security
18. Individuals and organizations work within, or outside of, established systems of power, authority and governance to influence their own security and the security of others.
Established systems of power, authority and governance include international and regional treaties, alliances and organizations governing interactions between nations and international groups (e.g., United Nations, International Court of Justice, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Organization of American States).
Individuals and organizations utilize these established systems of power, authority and governance to legally influence national and international security issues. Individuals and organizations sometimes choose to work outside of the established systems of power, authority and governance. They may feel disenfranchised or unrepresented, or they may not recognize the authority of established systems. Such groups may form alternative systems or agencies, or engage in illegal activities (e.g., violence, piracy, organized crime, terrorist activities).
Resource: Interpool
Resource: International Court of Justice
Established systems of power, authority and governance include international and regional treaties, alliances and organizations governing interactions between nations and international groups (e.g., United Nations, International Court of Justice, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Organization of American States).
Individuals and organizations utilize these established systems of power, authority and governance to legally influence national and international security issues. Individuals and organizations sometimes choose to work outside of the established systems of power, authority and governance. They may feel disenfranchised or unrepresented, or they may not recognize the authority of established systems. Such groups may form alternative systems or agencies, or engage in illegal activities (e.g., violence, piracy, organized crime, terrorist activities).
Resource: Interpool
Resource: International Court of Justice
INTERPOL Connecting Police for a Safer WorldINTERPOL: 100 Years of Innovation 1914-2014What Is The Hague And How Powerful Is It?The ICC in 3 minutesIs The International Criminal Court Effective? |
Greatest threats to world security | From the FrontlineTelegraph foreign correspondents and editors discuss the people, organisations and events they believe pose the greatest risk to global security.
How Israel Rules The World Of Cyber Security | VICE on HBOU.S. intelligence agencies accuse Russia of hacking the 2016 presidential election, a Ben Ferguson travels to Tel Aviv to find out how Israel is on its way to becoming the world's top cyber superpower.
The Infographics Show: 10 Surprising Ways the Government is Spying on YouWe should all know then, that what we do online is watched-over, collected, exploited, and sold. Big Brother is definitely watching you. Today we’ll find out how, in this episode of the Infographics Show, 10 Surprising Ways the Government is Spying on You.
The Heritage Foundation: Balancing Security and LibertyThe United States was born into war with the Declaration of Independence, the most important statement of liberty and natural rights ever made. Since then, America has been the world’s freest country and has become its most secure, with a military equal to any threat. America has avoided the fate of nations that have traded freedoms for promises of security, or security for unlimited freedom, and achieved neither. Yet the healthy fear that one or the other will disappear has been present in every era since the Founding. How must America balance security and civil liberties?
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NOVA: The Spy Factory
Program Description(Program not available for streaming.) In this program, an eye-opening documentary on the National Security Agency by best-selling author James Bamford and Emmy Award-winning producer Scott Willis, NOVA exposes the ultra-secret intelligence agency's role in the failure to stop the 9/11 attacks and the subsequent eavesdropping program that listens in without warrant on millions of American citizens
Ask the Expert
Author James Bamford answers viewer questions about the NSA, 9/11, and more. The New Thought Police George Orwell's secret police have nothing on two new NSA systems designed to read people's minds. Investigating 9/11 Eleanor Hill, who led congressional hearings on the attacks, discusses pre-9/11 intelligence failures in this interview. Decoding Speech If you think computers can easily recognize and transcribe spoken language, think again. |
NOVA | The Spy Factory | PBSSee the full episode at http://video.pbs.org/video/1051968443 In The Spy Factory, an eye-opening documentary on the National Security Agency (NSA) by best-selling author James Bamford and Emmy Award-winning producer Scott Willis, NOVA exposes the ultra-secret intelligence agency's role in the failure to stop the 9/11 attacks and the subsequent eavesdropping program that listens in without warrant on millions of American citizens. The Spy Factory premieres Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 8 pm ET/PT on PBS (check local listings) Please check us out online at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/spyfactory/
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Unit 7: The Global Economy
The Global Economy: Advantages & Disadvantages
19. The global economy creates advantages and disadvantages for different segments of the world’s population.
The 21st century is characterized by increased global trade and economic interdependence. In a global economy, economic activity crosses national and cultural borders, often resulting in new economic connections and increased interdependence.
While some nations and peoples benefit greatly from participation in the international marketplace, other segments of the world’s population may experience economic hardship.
Global competition can lead to advantages for some people (e.g., increased employment, lower prices, increased consumer choices, rise in the standard of living).
Global competition can lead to disadvantages for some people (e.g., loss of jobs, reduced wages, exploitation of workers, damage to the environment damage, depletion of natural resources).
Resource: Crossing Borders - The Globalization Debate
Resource: WEF- The Global Competitiveness Report 2014–2015
Resource: OECD
The 21st century is characterized by increased global trade and economic interdependence. In a global economy, economic activity crosses national and cultural borders, often resulting in new economic connections and increased interdependence.
While some nations and peoples benefit greatly from participation in the international marketplace, other segments of the world’s population may experience economic hardship.
Global competition can lead to advantages for some people (e.g., increased employment, lower prices, increased consumer choices, rise in the standard of living).
Global competition can lead to disadvantages for some people (e.g., loss of jobs, reduced wages, exploitation of workers, damage to the environment damage, depletion of natural resources).
Resource: Crossing Borders - The Globalization Debate
Resource: WEF- The Global Competitiveness Report 2014–2015
Resource: OECD
Financial Times: Global EconomyWhat's the dollar in your wallet really worth?
Part of "Stay on top of the World"; a series of animated and interactive 3D infographics covering economic and technology stories. From March 27-29 2012 commuters at New York's Grand Central Station can interact with the infographics as they are projected inside the station in 3D as part of the Financial Times latest brand campaign. For more information about the campaign visit: http://www.ft.com/graphicworld TEACHING THE GLOBAL ECONOMY | World View
Below are additional resources and lesson plans to help teach about the global economy in various grade levels and disciplines. Elementary ... Global Economy: A Simple Activity | Education World
Lesson Plan. On the day before doing this lesson, send students home with a note asking them to bring into school one of their favorite items of clothing. Global Economics Lessons | TED-Ed
TED-Ed lessons on the subject Global Economics. TED-Ed celebrates the ideas of teachers and students around the world. Discover ... What is a gift economy? |
What if Google Was A Country?What would Google the country look like? How much would its citizens be making? Let's find out in this episode of The Infographics Show: What if Google Was A Country?
The Infographics Show: What If Apple Was a Country?Today we’re going to focus on just one country-sized corporation, in this episode of the Infographics Show, If Apple was a country. ⭐SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/2glTFyc ⭐
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International Trade
20. Trade agreements, multinational organizations, embargoes and protectionism impact markets.
The global economy is subject to the influence of local, national and international governmental actions.
Governments can influence and regulate trade through trade agreements (e.g., North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), European Free Trade Association (EFTA)) and multinational organizations (e.g., World Trade Organization (WTO), European Union (EU), Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)).
Embargoes and protectionism policies can be used to restrict trade (e.g., sanctions against rogue nations, protecting domestic producers through tariffs).
Resource: Limiting Trade
Resource: Issues of International Trade
The global economy is subject to the influence of local, national and international governmental actions.
Governments can influence and regulate trade through trade agreements (e.g., North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), European Free Trade Association (EFTA)) and multinational organizations (e.g., World Trade Organization (WTO), European Union (EU), Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)).
Embargoes and protectionism policies can be used to restrict trade (e.g., sanctions against rogue nations, protecting domestic producers through tariffs).
Resource: Limiting Trade
Resource: Issues of International Trade
International trade: Absolute and comparative advantageTrade theories: Why we trade
International Trade and Supply ChainsGlobal trade in the 21st century often includes and relies on international supply chains. Companies split the production of goods and services among many countries, creating supply chains that reduce overall costs.
The Benefits Of International Trade: Econ-1 with John Taylornternational trade allows countries to consume more goods than they can produce on their own. They can do so by specializing in the production of goods for which they have a comparative advantage. This is true even if the country has an absolute advantage on producing all goods more efficiently than the other countries it can trade with.
International Trade — Part I — Why People Trade ...
Right Start in Teaching Economics » International Trade ... Teachers can best build students' understanding of how trade creates wealth by ... |
How Global Trade Runs on U.S. Dollars | WSJNearly 90% of international transactions in 2019 were in U.S. dollars, giving the U.S. extraordinary power over nearly every entity that imports or exports anything anywhere. Here’s how the global economy runs on the U.S. dollar -- and why some countries are trying to chip away at its dominance.
How international trade has changed under President TrumpAlex Lawson, senior reporter for Law360, joins CBSN to discuss President Trump's stance on international trade, the ongoing trade war with China, and how the president may address these issues during the State of the Union.
How the world is restructuring trade [without the US] | DW New
What’s next after America First? Hopes are running high that US President-Elect Joe Biden will help restore order after Donald Trump turned international trade into a zero-sum game with very few winners. But pandemic-wrought economic devastation at home may make thinking globally a tall order.
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Distribution of Wealth & Economic Power
21. The distribution of wealth and economic power among countries changes over time.
The distribution of wealth and economic power shifts as a result of political and social changes, and developments in technology or productive resources.
Gradual or rapid changes in the distribution of wealth and economic power may result from:
As the distribution of wealth and economic power shifts among countries, patterns of conflict and cooperation can change.
The distribution of wealth and economic power shifts as a result of political and social changes, and developments in technology or productive resources.
Gradual or rapid changes in the distribution of wealth and economic power may result from:
- Political changes (e.g., trade alliances, new political leaders);
- Social changes (e.g., improvements in access to education);
- Development of new technologies (e.g., agriculture and manufacturing advances); and
- Development of productive resources (e.g., discovery of new mineral reserves).
As the distribution of wealth and economic power shifts among countries, patterns of conflict and cooperation can change.
Global Wealth Inequality - What you never knew you never knew (See description for 2017 updates) PLEASE HELP US UPDATE THIS VIDEO: We recognise that this video is now, in 2017, outdated. Please help us to create an update by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/therulesorg
Income Inequality is GoodWhat if everything you've heard about income inequality is wrong? What if it's actually a good thing for there to be people who are rich and people who aren't? John Tamny, editor of RealClearMarkets, clarifies one of the big misunderstandings of our time.
Why is chicken so cheap? | The Economist
People eat 65 billion chickens every year. It is the fastest-growing meat product. Yet pound for pound the price of chicken has fallen sharply. How has this happened? Read more about Chickenomics here: https://econ.st/2Wtp04o
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NowThis World: How India's Economy Will Overtake The U.S. By 2050Why India Suddenly Banned Its Own Money https://youtu.be/al72PDkDJm4 Subscribe! http://bitly.com/1iLOHml President Donald Trump has pointed to India's economic growth to show that the U.S. is lagging behind, but how do India and the U.S. really compare? Learn More: India's GDP Growth For Fiscal 2017 To Be Upwards of 7% - Shaktikanta Das http://www.forbes.com/sites/timworsta... Sorry, Donald Trump: The U.S. can't grow like India and China https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/w... India economic growth to slow dramatically after cash crunch http://www.cnbc.com/2016/11/30/india-...
TEDxStuttgart - Globalization and the poor -- a look at the evidence | Krisztina Kis-Katos
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Does globalization really destroy local economic development and worsen working conditions for the poor? Indonesia’s experience shows that, contrary to what some may have imagined, the poor can greatly benefit from trade liberalization. Produktion: Traube47 As an applied economist and researcher, Krisztina is passionate about understanding the effects of public policies by employing rigorous statistical evidence, and teaching students to do the same.
How the Deck is Stacked: Income Inequality in the U.S. ... - PBS
This lesson plan, using the Frontline/Marketplace/PBS NewsHour series 'How the Deck is Stacked,' will introduce students to the reality of income ... |
The Global Economy - Interdependence
22. The global economy creates interdependence so that economic circumstances in one country impact events in other countries.
Expansion of trade in the 21st century has led to a global economy characterized by interdependence. As global trade has increased, so has the economic interdependence among countries.
More than ever before, economic decisions and activities in one country have the potential to impact economies in other countries. For example, a drop in the value of stock prices in the United States will impact the American economy and the economies of countries whose investors hold American stocks. Similarly, a rise in oil consumption in Asia will have a ripple effect on the oil market worldwide and likely result in higher prices for all consumers as demand increases.
Resource: Issues of International Trade
Expansion of trade in the 21st century has led to a global economy characterized by interdependence. As global trade has increased, so has the economic interdependence among countries.
More than ever before, economic decisions and activities in one country have the potential to impact economies in other countries. For example, a drop in the value of stock prices in the United States will impact the American economy and the economies of countries whose investors hold American stocks. Similarly, a rise in oil consumption in Asia will have a ripple effect on the oil market worldwide and likely result in higher prices for all consumers as demand increases.
Resource: Issues of International Trade
What Is The International Monetary Fund (IMF)?The deceptive promise of free trade | DW Documentary
Global trade is a hot topic of the G7 summit in Canada. Is free trade truly free - and fair? What roles do US President Trump, economic powerhouse China, and the EU play in global trade? When it comes to global trade, it would seem that trickery, threats and deception are the order of the day - yet all this takes place largely beyond the reach of the public eye. Donald Trump has made "America First” his agenda and rallying cry. Along with aiming sharp criticism at global export champion Germany, Trump has also introduced punitive tariffs and warned of further measures. Will this fresh wave of protectionism lead to economic isolationism and threaten global free trade? And what about those for whom free trade’s promise of prosperity increasingly rings hollow? Around the world, many people have come to regard themselves as the losers of globalization. If the true winners of free trade and globalization are not ordinary citizens, has the time come to revise the liberal orthodoxy of free trade? This documentary visits Germany, Switzerland, the United States and Cameroon to explore these issues by way of some everyday examples, including the trade in onions, floor tiles, and bicycles.
*DW is a German public broadcast service.
Interview with Jack Ma: Globalization is irreversible
Challenges are unavoidable, but globalization is irreversible, Jack Ma, founder of China's e-commerce conglomerate, said in an interview with CCTV recently. He shared his view on the setbacks and challenges faced by globalization, his vision for manufacturing and small and micro-sized enterprises, and his admiration for Bill Gates' efforts in the fight against the pandemic regardless of attacks from conspiracy theorists.
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Noam Chomsky - Globalization
Globalization at the Crossroads - Full Video
Globalization at the Crossroads features renowned Peruvian economist and author, Hernando de Soto. His twenty years of research show that economies prosper only in places where widespread personal property ownership exists—coupled with inclusive, efficient, and transparent business and property law. This program demonstrates how the West successfully revolutionized its legal systems, property laws, and developed the modern corporation. Other nations that have instituted private property and business reforms, such as post-WWII Japan and present-day China, have seen their economies take off and their middle classes grow. Globalization is the new civilization. But unless we include the 80% of humanity currently excluded from the system, they will bring civilization down, as they have brought down other civilizations in the past.
Is Globalization a Dirty Word? - EconEdLink
In this lesson you will access several types of information about the ... the link to access a brief video outlining the basic ideas of globalization. TedTalks-Paddy Ashdown: The global power shifthttp://www.ted.com Paddy Ashdown claims that we are living in a moment in history where power is changing in ways it never has before. In a spellbinding talk at TEDxBrussels he outlines the three major global shifts that he sees coming.
The Debate Over Globalization | National Geographic Society
Make sure students understand that there are pros and cons to globalization, all of which have economic, social, political, and cultural impacts. Ask them to ... |
Covid-19
Covid-19: what will happen to the global economy? | The EconomistThe covid-19 pandemic has caused economic chaos and uncertainty. Zanny Minton Beddoes, our editor-in-chief, and Edward Carr, our deputy editor, answer your questions about the global economy
Covid-19: how it will change the world | The EconomistEven when covid-19 is under control, the long-term effects of the virus will be far-reaching. How will the coronavirus pandemic—and the way it has been handled—change the world? Read more here: https://econ.st/2yEhCg9 Further reading: Find The Economist’s most recent coverage of covid-19 here: https://econ.st/2QXX9sJ
Will Covid-19 spell the end of globalisation?
In a truly globalised world, a disease such as coronavirus easily spread across the globe and quickly brought entire economies to a halt. Get the latest headlines: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/
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Is Globalization Over? | What's Next For The U.S. Economy
Top economists including Joseph Stiglitz, Paul Krugman and Mark Zandi offer predictions on the future of globalization. Jim O'Neill does not expect companies to stop selling to Chinese consumers, even if western politicians say there will be consequences for the Covid-19 outbreak. Esther Duflo suggests coronavirus could be a bright spot for emerging economies to be able to compete with China. Jeffrey Sachs thinks a remote workforce could will help bring the brightest minds to more jobs.
Will the coronavirus crisis reshape globalisation and the economic system? | COVID-19 Special
For years there's been a growing backlash against globalisation. Now the virus has put the entire system at risk. Does the world see the pandemic merely as a crisis that needs to be mastered? Or as an opportunity? The mere fact the question is being posed shows how far the parameters of our world have shifted. As the world economy slumps into recession what sort of system will rise from the ashes of this crisis? Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutsche...
Coronavirus : How The COVID-19 Pandemic Will Impact The Global Economy | TIME
TIME spoke with four experts, across various disciplines, about how the COVID-19 pandemic could uproot the flow of business, money and labor around the world.
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Covid-19 & China
China's COVID Secrets (full documentary) | FRONTLINE
The untold story of the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic and how China responded.
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Was COVID-19 made inside a Chinese lab? | Under Investigation
The world was told the Coronavirus leaped from animals to humans at a market in China – but many scientists now fear it leaked from a lab. Experts reveal the new research techniques that put us all at risk. .
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Future Industries
What is the Fourth Industrial Revolution? | CNBC Explains
The “Fourth Industrial Revolution” is a common phrase at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. But what exactly does it mean? CNBC’s Elizabeth Schulze explains.
Caspian Report: The Artificial Intelligence revolutionWASHINGTON - Over the 20th century, the development of automated machinery has propelled modern industry and manufacturing into new heights of productivity. However, the cost of this technological advancement has been the displacement of millions of blue collar jobs across the world. In contrast, white-collar labour has always been regarded as safe from the kind of automation that contracted the manufacturing workforce. The thought of machines replacing educated and skilled professionals had usually seemed a distant problem of the future - until now. In the past few years, advancement in artificial intelligence has skyrocketed and computers are now learning to solve complex problems better and faster than human beings. As learnings algorithms and computing power continue to become more powerful, many jobs that were once thought to be impossible to automate are slowly but surely shifting towards a silicon workforce. Andrew Ng lecture: https://youtu.be/21EiKfQYZXc
How Internet of Things - IoT & Cyber Physical Systems Will Shape The 4th Industrial Revolution
IoT short for Internet of things & Cyber physical systems are going to shape the the future of technology and the 4th industrial revolution or industry 4.0 The quote from the "Economist" in 2017 "The world's most valuable resource is no longer oil, but data" holds true today more than ever before. Internet of Things is one of the pillars of the 4th industrial revolution. With the increase in adoption of different technologies such as Machine Learning, Augmented Reality, Cyber Physical Systems and IoT, the world of digital transformation is about to take another leap in the next few years. The technological advancements around the world is directly proportional to the growth of global automation which is driven by the Internet of Things and...
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The Infographics Show: Most Powerful Corporations in the World?Which are the most powerful companies in the world? Which corporation rules the globe? Let's find out: ⭐ SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/TheInfographicsShow ⭐
This Is the Next Trillion-Dollar Industry | Fortune
“The Industries of the Future” author Alec Ross explains.
Korea to invest over US$ 5.8 bil. in 12 future industries
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