The document discusses the impacts of globalization including the factors that drive it such as technology, transportation infrastructure, and communication networks. It outlines some opportunities globalization provides like access to raw materials and investments, as well as advantages like larger global markets and increased production. Some disadvantages are also noted such as unemployment, price fluctuations, and brain drain.
The document then summarizes NATO, its founding purpose to secure Europe from communism during the Cold War through political and military means. It lists NATO's founding members and charter principles. The structure of NATO is outlined including the secretary general, headquarters, and subordinate committees. Current NATO operations and some criticisms of its formation are also mentioned.
The document discusses the impacts of globalization including the factors that drive it such as technology, transportation infrastructure, and communication networks. It outlines some opportunities globalization provides like access to raw materials and investments, as well as advantages like larger global markets and increased production. Some disadvantages are also noted such as unemployment, price fluctuations, and brain drain.
The document then summarizes NATO, its founding purpose to secure Europe from communism during the Cold War through political and military means. It lists NATO's founding members and charter principles. The structure of NATO is outlined including the secretary general, headquarters, and subordinate committees. Current NATO operations and some criticisms of its formation are also mentioned.
The document discusses the impacts of globalization including the factors that drive it such as technology, transportation infrastructure, and communication networks. It outlines some opportunities globalization provides like access to raw materials and investments, as well as advantages like larger global markets and increased production. Some disadvantages are also noted such as unemployment, price fluctuations, and brain drain.
The document then summarizes NATO, its founding purpose to secure Europe from communism during the Cold War through political and military means. It lists NATO's founding members and charter principles. The structure of NATO is outlined including the secretary general, headquarters, and subordinate committees. Current NATO operations and some criticisms of its formation are also mentioned.
societies and cultures have become integrated through global spanning network of communication and trade Globalization Factors • Technology • Political development • Transportation • Infrastructure • Internet • Global village concept Opportunities • Access to raw material • Resources • Investments • Communication Advantages • Global market • Production increased • Currency • Cross cultural management • Foreign trade • Resource Imperative • Competition Disadvantages • Unemployment and job insecurity • Fluctuation in prices • Brain drain • Discrimination NATO Basic purpose to safeguard the freedom and security of its all its members by political and military means North Atlantic Treaty Organization To secure Europe from communism during Cold War Founding members and Charter • 1949 (12 states) • 14 articles in charter • Currently 29 • Principles 1. Resolve disputes among members 2. Enhance friendly cooperation 3. Attack on one as attack on all 4. Help in sovereignty 5. Individual and common security Structure • Secretary general • Head quarter at Brussels • Military committee • Sub ordinate committees and commission Presently Working and Criticism • ISAF in Afghanistan • Kosovo • Pacific • Mediterranean Criticism on formation 1. To terrorise Russia 2. To encourage Cold War