CONTENT STATEMENT
17. Economic, political, and social differences between global entities can lead to conflict unless mitigated through diplomacy or cooperative efforts.
CONTENT ELABORATION
Global entities, including nations and non-governmental organizations, have different interests and priorities in regard to regional and global issues. As global entities interact, their differing economic, political and social interests and priorities can lead to conflict or cooperation.
Conflict may be mitigated through international diplomacy (e.g., G8 Summit, Paris Agreement) or cooperative efforts of international organizations (e.g., United Nations, International Court of Justice).
EXPECTATIONS FOR LEARNING
Analyze the economic, political, and social causes of a current conflict.
Evaluate the efforts of diplomacy in economic, political, and social differences in a current conflict.