MIDTERM EXAM

Rohingya genocide

Situation described as “textbook example of ethnic cleansing”

• ongoing persecution of Muslim Rohingya by Myanmar government

Northern Hemisphere (Global North)

• wealthy, industrialized

• Democratic & capitalist

• Greater influence in global politics

Southern Hemisphere (Global South)

• developing nations

• Less industrialized

• Often politically unstable

Globalism (Manfred Steger)

Economic integration is inevitable; participation is necessary

Civilization Discourse

Ideology justifying colonialism, shaping international order

Modernization Theory (Walt Rostow)

Societies develop based on production & consumption

Asian Regionalism

Emphasizes cooperation among Asian countries to strengthen economic, political, and social influence. It emerged as a response to globalization and regional crises.

Global Media Cultures

Refers to the worldwide flow of information, entertainment, and communication through television, film, social media, and digital platforms. It affects cultural exchange, integration, and globalization

Global cities

Urban hubs driving economic activity, innovation, and globalization. Their rankings depend on economic, social, and technological factors

Global Power City Index (GPCI)

Evaluates cities’ magnetism to attract talent and business