2. Developed v. Developing
– In modern history, developed and developing nations
face many challenges including migrations,
ethnic/religious conflicts, and the role of new
technology.
• Migrations of refugees – is an international issue because it
often creates conflict in areas of displacement
– Many “guest workers” migrate from Asia, Africa, and parts of Europe
to work in European cities.
• Ethnic and religious conflicts have been critical in the
development of the modern world
– Middle East, Northern Ireland, Balkans, Horn of Africa, South Asia
3. Cont...
• Impact of new technology
– New technology is good, but there is unequal access to this
technology… most developing nations do not have readily
available access to internet, cell phones, etc.
– Has also led our societies to become more instantaneous,
especially with communication
– Finally, has also led to genetic engineering and bioethics
» What is genetic engineering? – like plants, crops, humans
one day???
» Bioethics is study of controversial topics brought about by
the advancements in society.
4. More Developed v. Developing
• All countries are characterized by different levels of
economic development, population characteristics,
and social conditions.
• Economic development and rapid population
growth are having a substantial impact on the
environment.
• Sound economies tend to contribute to nations
that have stable democracies and political
freedoms.
• Free market economies produce rising standards
of living and an expanding middle class, which
produces more demands for political freedoms
and individual rights.
– EX: Taiwan, South Korea
5. Contrasts Between Worlds
• Geographic location – having access to
resources, water, etc determines how successful
a nation will be at developing.
– Where are most developed countries located?
• Obviously the economy and social/living
conditions are important in characterizing the
various “worlds”
• Also population and rate of growth
– All nations want slow, steady growth. When growth
gets out of control is when a nation can’t adequately
provide for it’s people.
6. Environmental Challenges
• Pollution from overcrowding in cities, new
technologies and transportation, new
agricultural methods.
• Loss of habitat in most of these environments
due to urbanization and sprawl.
• Global climate change… the Earth is melting!!
8. Economic Interdependence
• Countries of the world are increasingly dependent on
each other for raw materials, trading markets, and
financial resources, even despite the gap between
developed and developing nations.
• This dependence on each other as nations has led to:
– increased communication and computer networks
– transportation systems
– multinational corporations
– Changing international boundaries
– Regional integration of alliances/unions (like the EU)
– Trade agreements (like NAFTA, WTO)
– International Orgs (like UN, IMF)
9. Impact of Terrorism
• Both developed and developing nations have
problems due to their social, cultural, and
economic systems.
• Some individuals rebel against these problems
through the use of terrorist activities.
• Terrorism is the use of violence and threats to
intimidate and coerce for political reasons.
• Often, a major cause of terrorism is religious
extremism.
10. Examples of Terrorism
• Munich Olympics – massacre of 11
Israeli athletes by the Palestinian group
Black September.
– Obviously driven by the Arab-Israeli dispute
in Israel
• 9/11/2001- Al Qaeda led by Osama bin
Laden… driven by religious extremism
• Various car bombings, suicide bombers
and airline hijackers.
11. Responses to Terrorism
• Surveillance – video, satellite, etc.
• Review of privacy rights
• Security enhanced at ports and airports
• ID badges and photos worn
