Using the active vocabulary render the article in English.
6. Using the active vocabulary render the article in English.
7. Questions for discussion.
- Do you think the «law of Geneva» and the «law of The Hague» are still important? Give your grounds.
- Why do you think some nations or leaders violate international humanitarian law?
- What are the limits of international humanitarian law today?
- What do you think may be done to improve the current international humanitarian law?
1 Enrichment and remedial programs — программы по обеспечению продуктами питания и лекарствами
2 UN High Commissioner for Refugees - Верховный комиссар ООН по делам беженцев
UNIT 6. GLOBALIZATION
SECTION A
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1. Read the interview and look up the meaning of the underlined words and phrases in the dictionary.
Kofi Annan of Ghana is the seventh person to hold the post of U. Secretary General since 1946. Yet he was the first secretary general ever to be elected from the ranks of the United Nations staff. Prior to his appointment, he served as Assistant Secretary General for Peacekeeping Operations. Mr. Annan lays out his thoughts on the importance — and limitations — of globalization.
What is your view on globalization?
«It has been said that arguing against globalization is like arguing against the laws of gravity».
How crucial is the role of governments?
«We cannot wait for governments to do it all. Globalization operates on Internet time. Governments tend to be slow moving by nature, because they have to build political support for every step».
How important are open markets?
«Open markets offer the only realistic hope of pulling billions of people in developing countries out of poverty, while keeping prosperity in the industrialized world».
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