Changes that resulted from the conclusion of the Cold War
Western Europe
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East Asia
Africa
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The Middle East
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The Women's Movement had a backlash in the 1990s in the Western World. Now in 2017, things are getting better in the world of gender equality, but there is still a lot of work to do.
In the 1950s and 1960s, the Chinese government allowed women to have equal marital rights as well as participate in politics.
During the 1990s, China's growth rates in industry remained high, which led to predictions that China would become one of the economic superpowers of the twenty-first century.
The reunification of Germany impacted the government and the economy greatly.
In 1995, resentment against foreign-born residents in France became a reality. The most noticeable was the resentment between Muslims and the remainder of the French Population.
By January 2010, the common currency of Europe had replaced 17 national currencies. This currency was called the euro.
Canada approved the North American Free Trade Agreement in 1993, allowing for the 3 North American countries to trade and communicate easily.
In 1987, President Reagan caused a nation-wide budget deficit in the United States. The total was about $420 billion.
The tensions between North and South Korea continue to increase due to North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
For more than 20 years, Japan experienced slow economic growth and a decline in prices. This is known as deflation.
China developed their one-child policy in 1979. This was an attempt to control their rapidly growing population.
Natural disasters including earthquakes and tsunamis cause stress in the daily lives of Japanese citizens. A large natural disaster could lead to the destruction of entire cities.
Poverty causes warring factions to attempt to take control of the poorest countries.
The AIDS epidemic claimed many lives, it was the most significant during the early 90s.
90% of the population in Africa, live on less than $2 a day.
Terrorism is a large issue in many Middle Eastern countries. The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is the strongest terrorist group in the current world.
Religious conflict continues between Israel and Palestine. The are fighting over the holy land of the area.
Poverty in the Middle East is a serious issue. Many countries are still developing and not strong enough economically to participate in international trade. The Republic of Yemen is one of the poorest countries in the world.
Since 1990, many countries in Central America and South America have been able to change their governments to democracies, thus improving their countries overall.
In 1985, Mikhail Gorbachev was elected as the leader of the Soviet Union. He created the ideas of Perestroika and Glasnost.
Gorbachev's ideas of Perestroika and Glasnost were used in order to use free market economy as well as limited free enterprise in the Soviet Union.
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Russia is experiencing many social issues including alcoholism, criminal activity, and a decline in the traditional family system.
Mexico has struggled with poverty, unemployment, and a violent drug trade.
Most South American countries have pushed for reform and economic growth.