The world after the Cold War: from two poles towards several
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Write an essay of 8–10 sentences on “A multipolar world: opportunities and risks”. Give at least one concrete example.
The answer should name an advantage of a multipolar system (balance of power, more voices), a risk (disagreement, rivalry) and a concrete example.
2
Make a table of the UN, NATO and the G-20: year of founding, main aim, number of members.
UN – 1945, keeping peace, 193 members; NATO – 1949, collective defence, 32 members; G-20 – 1999 (finance ministers), leaders since 2008, economic cooperation.
3
Which issues did Uzbekistan’s President raise in his speech at the UN on 19 September 2017? Write four from the textbook.
Peace and cooperation in Central Asia, the Aral Sea problem, peace in Afghanistan, protecting young people from the threat of terrorism.
4
Choose three international dangers that remained after the Cold War and give one historical example for each.
For example: ethnic conflict – Yugoslavia; terrorism – 11 September 2001; nuclear proliferation – North Korea’s tests.