SUPERPOWERS - Ability to act globally
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- Created on: 19-04-18 08:53
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- Superpowers decision making and global action
- superpowers have the ability to act globally (much so for the USA, slightly less for the EU and a lot less for BRICs)
- Less developed countries look to these powers in times of crisis and need.
- superpowers can:
- Intervene in war and conflict, especially when conflict leaks into other nations.
- can act quickly in crisis response, such as natural disasters or famine.
- The 2010 Haiti earthquake, USA sent its navy and RAF to respond with food, meds and temp. housing.
- Respond to terrorism, such as ISIS or Al Quaeda.
- Since 2001, USA have fought in many countries (Pakistan, Iraq).
- respond to long term threats (global warming and climate change)
- USA are expected to act as the 'global policeman'. Their people are reluctant.
- superpowers have the ability to act globally (much so for the USA, slightly less for the EU and a lot less for BRICs)
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