A Major Force in the Distribution of Global Power in the 21^st

question 10

Multiple Choice

A major force in the distribution of global power in the 21^st century is

• A) the emergence of resource-rich Africa as an economic powerhouse
• B) the spread of NATO into south and east Asia
• C) the growth of multinational corporate wealth and power
• D) the shift of wealth away from Europe and North America to Africa and Latin America

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