alliances - geography

What is nato?

• A collective defence of 31 Western aligned member states

• Attack on one is an attack on all

Pros and cons of nato

• us funds 70% of nato budget - this unequal burden gives them more power + current events

• NATO expansion prospects create tension eg Ukraine in 2022

what is ANZUS?

• an alliance promoting regional security as China grows in influence

• Economic interdependence for these nations

• Military cooperation

Pros and cons of ANZUS

• Promotes trade between US and the nations

• New Zealand anti nuclear law strained relations w/ US and got them banned from ANZUS

• Strong alliance w/ US alienates them from Pacific nations

What is the EU

• Sort of a regional superpower

• Tariff free trade among member states

• Key players in global agreements

Pros and cons of the EU

• Powerful member nations give it high negotiating power around trade etc

• Economic and political differences between member states hinder decision making

• Uk leaving degreases power as UK is a major soft power

• Relies on un and us for military security

What is the USMCA?

a North American trade bloc which allows free trade between member states

Pros and cons of USMCA

Economic interdependence

FDI into Mexico → aids development

• promotes regional manufacturing

• USA dominates the agreement + benefits most

• Focusing on regional trade may reduce competitiveness

What is ASEAN?

• an alliance between SE Asian nations which promotes economic and political collaboration

Pros and cons of ASEAN

• stronger ties w/ Japan china and South Korea

• Unity of South China Sea disputes

• Developmental disparity means different goals

• High reliance on china - their largest trading partner

• China looms

What is R2P?

• it’s the responsibility to protect populations from genocide, war crime, crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing

• It is a global principle since the UN world summit 2005

What is the OECD?

• an IGO which makes decisions on economic policy

• Made up of 38 member nations committed to democracy and market economy

Pros and cons of OECD

• market economy increases profit for TNCs → more profit for nations

• Most oecd countries are ‘developed’ and this can lead to preferential decision making