- A range of global systems have developed reflecting increased global interdependence
- This means the success of one place is dependent on the success of other nations/regions
- Conversely problems in one place can rapidly lead to problems in other nations/regions
Different Forms of Interdependence
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Form of Interdependence
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Description
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Economic
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- Countries rely on each other to buy and sell the goods that they need and produce
- Dependence on flows of labour to provide a workforce
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Political
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- Countries need to work together to tackle global issuesÂ
- Political unrest
- Conflict
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Social
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- Diaspora all over the world increase the social interdependence
- Media (films, tv, music and internet) are increasingly consumed around the world rather than just in the country of origin
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Environmental
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- Countries are dependent on each other to protect the environment and deal with global threats
- Climate change
- Loss of biodiversity
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