GS101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: The Great Game, Global Governance, Materialism
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Refers to the struggle for power and land amongst the colonial powers in the late 19th/early 20th centuries: specifically refers to the british suspicion of french and russion attempts to expand into central asia. Colonialism caused rivalries between the european empires: even though in theory these states were dedicated to respecting each others sovereignty. Treaty of versailles (1919) ended war. Allies china, france, russia, uk and us. Biggest war world has seen: over 50 countries involved. The two world wars exacted enormous damage and costs upon europe that none of the european powers could afford to maintain their empires. End of wwii was beginning of decolonization. Creations of national governments to help coordinate: igos international governmental organizations, ngos non-governmental organizations are. E. g. the united nations behaviour and solve problems international life. Created by private individuals or interest groups to improve. First attempt at global governance, led by american president woodrow.