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Unit 2: International Politics in Action

3 dot points across 3 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

Why are countries increasingly interdependent, and what issues require international cooperation?

Interdependence and globalisation: why countries are increasingly dependent on one another, the causes of globalisation, and the global issues, such as trade, the environment and security, that require international cooperation.
A CCEA GCSE Government and Politics guide to interdependence and globalisation. Covers why countries increasingly depend on one another, the causes of globalisation including trade, technology and travel, and the global issues such as the economy, the environment, conflict and disease that require international cooperation.
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What is the European Union, and what are the arguments for and against membership?

The European Union: its origins and aims, its main institutions, the rights and obligations of membership, and the arguments for and against belonging, including the UK's departure and Northern Ireland's position.
A CCEA GCSE Government and Politics guide to the European Union. Covers the origins and aims of the EU, its main institutions, the rights and obligations of membership including the single market, the arguments for and against belonging, and the UK's departure (Brexit) and Northern Ireland's position, presented in a balanced way.
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How do the United Nations and other bodies help countries cooperate on global problems?

The United Nations and international cooperation: the aims and main bodies of the UN, its work in peacekeeping and humanitarian aid, the role of NATO and non-governmental organisations, and how effective international cooperation can be.
A CCEA GCSE Government and Politics guide to the United Nations and international cooperation. Covers the aims and main bodies of the UN, its work in peacekeeping and humanitarian aid, the role of NATO and non-governmental organisations, and a balanced view of how effective international cooperation can be.
14 min answer →