alliances

Trade bloc alliance example

The EU

How many countries in eu

27

Why are trade blocs good

• increased market access

• Reduced internal trade barriers

• Allies due to dependency relationships

Why a re trade blocs less effective

Slow decisions due to cyclical democracy’s and joint decision making between different political parties

How has the eu developed to become a bigger trade alliance

Trans Atlantic trade with the USA

Trans Atlantic trade

• 1.7 trillion annual value

• 16 million jobs dependant on thus relationship

Second economic alliance

Africa and china

Why is Africa useful fir China

Raw materials that it does have such a cobalt and lithium

Why is Africa important to China

• incorporated into chinas belts and roads initative through investment into Africa in return

China and Africa trade numbers

80% of all trade from Africa to china has raw materials which fuel China manufacturing

Why is China and Africa precarious

• warnings of debut trap deplomacy like the Colombo port in Sri Lanka

• Africa is a stepping stone to chinas success

Why does Africa want china mire than the west

• colonial ties with the west

• Chinas non interferences with internal political affairs

What other power is impoiortaht

Political

Example of political power

UN

Set up of the UN

• built on Roosevelt’s 4 policemen

• 5 permanent members who dictated global issues through sanctions and military force

Issues with the UN

• opposing views due to different sides if political spectrum eg veto

Veto example

• Russia 2022

• Vetoed withdrawal from Ukraine and that it was illegal afression

• Only one to vote against

What type of power is political

Soft using discussions and balance