Understanding the Liberal World Order

The liberal world order, established post-WWII, aimed to promote democracy, peace, and economic openness globally. Led by the US, it countered the Soviet Union's illiberal order during the Cold War. Post-1991, it expanded as former Soviet states joined. However, since the late 2000s, it faces challenges like reduced US commitment, rising powers like China, and global issues requiring new coordination.

What was the primary goal of establishing the liberal world order after World War II?

• To promote global communism

• To create a single world government

• To prevent future man-made disasters

• To isolate the United States from global affairs

Which country played a crucial role in powering the liberal world order?

• United States

• United Kingdom

• China

• Germany

What was the Soviet Union's stance towards the liberal world order?

• It was indifferent

• It tried to reform it from within

• It fully supported it

• It opted out and created its own order

What major global event marked the end of the Soviet-led order?

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The dissolution of the Soviet Union

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Which regions saw countries joining the liberal world order after the Soviet Union's collapse?

• Sub-Saharan Africa

• Southeast Asia

• Eastern Europe

• South America

What has been a significant challenge to the liberal world order since the late 2000s?

• Rise of new democratic movements

• Countries ignoring territorial integrity

• Strengthening of international institutions

• Increased global cooperation

Which country invaded Ukraine in 2014, challenging the liberal world order?

• China

• Russia

• United States

• India

What is a new source of disorder that the liberal world order needs to address?

• Traditional warfare

• Cyber attacks

• Agricultural disputes

• Space exploration

Which country is seen as the best contender to lead a renewal of the liberal world order?

• China

• Russia

• United States

• India

What might happen if the challenges facing the liberal world order are not addressed?

• The world will become more isolated

• The world will become less peaceful

• The world will become more prosperous

• The world will become more democratic