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Modern World Issues WHII.16

Migrations of refugees and others Refugees as an issue in international conflicts Migrations of “guest workers” to European cities

Ethnic and religious conflicts Middle East – Jews vs. Muslims Northern Ireland – U2 Bloody Sunday Video U2 Bloody Sunday Video Balkans – Muslim vs. Christian Horn of Africa (South Africa) – Black majority vs. white minority South Asia

Impact of new technologies Widespread but unequal access to computers and instantaneous communications Genetic engineering and bioethics

Contrasts between developed and developing nations Geographic locations of major developed and developing countries Economic conditions Social conditions (literacy, access to health care) Population size and rate of growth

Factors affecting environment and society Economic development Rapid population growth

Environmental challenges Pollution Loss of habitat Global climate change

Social challenges Poverty Poor health Illiteracy Famine Migration

Relationship between economic and political freedom Free market economies produce rising standards of living and an expanding middle class, which produces growing demands for political freedoms & individual rights – Recent examples include Taiwan & South Korea

Economic interdependence Role of rapid transportation, communication, and computer networks Rise and influence of multinational corporations Changing role of international boundaries Regional integration – European Union European Union Trade agreements – North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), World Trade Organization (WTO)World Trade Organization (WTO) International organizations – United Nations (UN), International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Examples of international terrorism Munich Olympics (Munich Olympics Video)Munich Olympics Video Terrorist attacks in the United States motivated by extremism (Osama bin Laden) – 9/11/2001 (Twin Towers Attacks Video)Twin Towers Attacks Video Car bombings Suicide bombers Airline hijackers

Governmental responses to terrorist activities Surveillance Review of privacy rights Security at ports & airports Identification badges & photos