TED: The global power shift | Paddy Ashdown

What is the main theme of the poem 'The Shropshire Lad' as discussed in the video?

• The beauty of nature

• The rise of industrialization

• The inevitability of war

• The stability of the 19th century

What is a significant consequence of the globalization of power?

• Decreased international trade

• Increased national sovereignty

• Enhanced local governance

• Unregulated global spaces

Which organization is mentioned as an example of a treaty-based system for global governance?

• United Nations

• World Trade Organization

• European Union

• NATO

What is the emerging trend in global power dynamics according to the video?

• A shift from the West to the East

• A decline in Asian economies

• A unipolar world dominated by Europe

• A return to colonial empires

Which country is predicted to remain the most powerful nation for the next decade?

• India

• United States

• China

• Brazil

What is a key characteristic of the modern interconnected world?

• Independent national economies

• Decreased global communication

• Isolation of nations

• Interdependence of nations

How has the concept of national security changed in the modern world?

• It is managed by international organizations only

• It focuses solely on military strength

• It is no longer a concern for governments

• It involves multiple sectors like health and agriculture

What does Ashton's third law emphasize?

• The importance of military alliances

• The significance of economic independence

• The necessity of networking and collaboration

• The value of cultural heritage

What is a major barrier to peace in the Middle East according to the video?

• Lack of military resources

• Absence of international support

• Failure to recognize shared destiny

• Economic instability

What does the poem 'No Man is an Island' suggest about human connections?

• We are all interconnected and affect each other

• Every person's actions are independent

• Humans are inherently isolated

• Isolation is necessary for survival