How did the European countries resolve their Post Second World War problem? Briefly outline the attempts that led to the formation of the European Union.
After the end of Second World War in 1945, the European States confronted the ruin of their economies and the destruction of assumptions and structures on which Europe had been founded. European countries resolved their Post Second World War problems in the following manner:
1. Under the Marshall Plan' the USA provided financial help to revive European economy.
2. The US also created a new collective security structure under NATO.
3. Under the Marshall Plan' the organisation for European Economic Cooperation was established in 1948 to extend cooperation on trade and economic issues among the Western European States.
4. European Union was founded in 1992 for a common foreign and security policy, cooperation on justice and home affairs and creation of a single currency. It evolved from an economic union to political one over time.
The following attempts led to the formation of European Union:
1. The Council of Europe was established in 1949 for political cooperation.
2. The process of economic integration of European Capitalist countries led to the formation of European Economic Community in 1957.
3. The above mentioned processes acquired a political dimension with the creation of European Parliament.
4. The collapse of Soviet bloc put Europe on a fast track and resulted in the establishment of European Union in 1992.
Fill in the blanks:
(a) The border conflict between China and India in 1962 was principally over……..and……..region.
(b) ARF was established in the year……..
(c) China entered into bilateral relations with ………(a major country) in 1972.
(d) ………..plan influenced the establishment of the organisation for European Economic Cooperation in 1948.
(e)……….. is the organisation of ASEAN that deals with security.
Correct the following statement and rewrite ASEAN stands for Association of South East African Nations.
Or
What does ASEAN stand for?
What led to the evolution of the EU from an economic union to an increasingly political one?
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions:
The conflict of 1962, in which India suffered military reverses, had long-term implications for India-China relations. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were downgraded until 1976. Thereafter, relltions between the two countries began to improve slowly. After the change in China's political leadership from the mid to late 1970s, China's policy became more pragmatic and less ideological. So it was prepared to, put off the settlement of contentious issues while improving relations with India. A series of talks to resolve the border issue were also initiated in 1981.
1. Why did India suffer military reverses as a result of conflict of 1962?
2. When did the relations between India and China begin to improve?
3. What was the change in the policy of China in the seventies?
4. Which efforts were made to resolve the border issues between India and China?
How has the European Union evolved over time from an economic union to an increasingly political one?
What role has been played by European Union in solving the problems of the European countries?
Why is the EU considered a highly influential regional organisation in the economic, political and military fields?
Why India and China both view themselves as rising powers in global politics in spite of tensions between them? Substantiate your answer by giving any four events that have brought cordiality in their relationship.
The peace and prosperity of countries lay in the establishment and strengthening of regional economic organisations. Justify this statement.
The emerging economies of China and India have great potential to challenge the unipolar world. Do you agree with the statement? Substantiate your arguments.
Explain the political, diplomatic influence of European Union as a supernational organisation.
Arrange the following in chronological order:
(a) China's accession to WTO
(b) Establishment of the EEC
(c) Establishment of tlr EU
(d) Birth of ARF
"The European Union is a nation state more than a Economic Union". Justify the statement.
How did the European countries resolve their Post Second World War problem? Briefly outline the attempts that led to the formation of the European Union.