North America International Studies

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6. North America and International Studies North America is an important region of the world and when discussing the area there is a lot of focus on the United States. Since its founding the United States has grown into one of the leading powers in the world with great importance placed on a liberal economy and democratic order. Today, the United States interacts with all regions of the world. During his time in office, President Obama redirected the United States to focus its diplomatic and economic effort on Asia. In addition to Asia, the United States is connected to the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Europe through trade, political interactions, peacekeeping efforts, economic development, and humanitarian efforts. The United …show more content…

Goods, food, and popular culture from this region can be seen all over the world dues to trade and technology. While some aspects of North America’s development are beneficial to people everyone, other aspects of development are and will continue to cause problems. One large impact that North America has had is on the environment with water pollution and increased climate change due to carbon emissions. Another challenge North America faces is population change. Over the years the ethnic make up of North America has changed and will continue to evolve and people migrate in and out of the area. The ever-changing population is pushing North America to adapt its culture, economy, and politics to better suite its diverse …show more content…

Like North America, Europe has an abundance of natural resources that allowed it to develop and industrialize at an early age. Over time the political definition of Europe has changed with the Common Market being formed in 1957 between six countries. Today the Common Market has expanded into what is known as the European Union and many more countries are members of it. Europe is in a great location for international trade due to its proximity to Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Europe has played an integral role in the world’s progression to liberal democracy with its evolution from ancient Greece to the French revolutions. As one of the most developed regions of the world, Europe has impacted other regions through colonization. The affects of colonization and decolonization of nations, specifically Africa and the Middle East, continue to cause issues to this day through boundaries that were imposed and political systems set up. Early in history, the countries within Europe were extremely nationalistic, but this impaired the peace and prosperity of the region. After World War I and World War II a shift toward liberal democracy began with the founding of the United Nations and expansion of the European

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