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Post-Cold War Changes (North America (Economic (During the Reagan…
Post-Cold War Changes
North America
Economic
During the Reagan administration, President Reagan's policies led to an increase in government spending and huge budget deficits, which hurt the economy.
Social
The debate on the status of the French-speakng province of Quebec in Canada continues to divide the country's citizens.
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Eastern Europe
Economic
Russian president Vladimir Putin introduced reforms that produced growth and budget revenues, leading to a growing economy after the communist policies of the Soviet Union.
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Political
The end of the Soviet Union lead to the disintigration of Yugoslavia and 7 republics were born from it after years of conflict.
Western Europe
Economic
Great Britain joined the EU, which lead to the country establishing euro, the EU's common currency, as their currency.
Social
In France, resentment towards foreign-born residents lead to high tension between Muslim residents and the rest of the French population.
Political
In 1990, the reunification of Germany occurred which led to a democratic governmental system.
South/Central America
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Political
In Chile new left-wing government, President Michelle Bachelet was elected and used revenue from copper resources to fund social programs that benefit women and children in need.
Africa
Economic
Countries such as Algeria entered the African Union (AU), which encourages economic growth in African nations.
Social
Mass protests calling for social and governmental reform spread to countries such as Algeria and Morocco.
Political
Oppressive Tunisian president Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali fled after 23 years in power after political protests rocked the nation.
Middle East
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Social
Iraq became divided in a civil war between two ethnic groups, the Sunni and the Shia Muslims. This created great tension among the country's people.
Political
The 2010 election in Iraq led to the election of Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Miliki and protests broke out in 2011 demanding better government services.
East Asia
Economic
Japan has experienced slow economic growth and deflation. This has created big issues for the economy which was also damaged by the cost of rebuilding after natural disasters.
Social
The Chinese government's one-child policy gives benefits to families that only have one child. This is with the purpose to slow population growth.
Political
In South Korea, democratic elections in 1989 removed military leaders from power and established a growing democracy.
South and Southeast Asia
Economic
India's economy is one of the largest and fastest growing in the world due to economic reforms in 1991 that fostered foreign investment and moved India towards a market-based economy.
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Political
During the early 1990's, the Congress Party's power over the Indian government began to decline as new parties, such as the Hindu Bharata Jarata Party, grew.