Question

pick five (5) countries that we have a no real trade partnership or a bad relationship with. find where they are (continent) and why we have a bad economic relationship with them. 1. country: ____________________________ continent (where): ______________________ a. no economic connection/ties: why is it a bad one? ______________________ 2. country: __________________________ continent (where): ______________________ a. no economic connection/ties: why is it a bad one? ______________________ 3. country: __________________________ continent (where): ______________________ a. no economic connection/ties: why is it a bad one? ______________________ 4. country: __________________________ continent (where): ______________________ a. no economic connection/ties: why is it a bad one? ______________________ 5. country: __________________________ continent (where): ______________________ a. no economic connection/ties: why is it a bad one? ________________________

Explanation:

1. Country: North Korea

• Continent (where): Asia
• a. No economic connection/ties: why is it a bad one? : International sanctions (due to nuclear program concerns) limit trade. Political tensions with many nations reduce economic engagement.

2. Country: Iran

• Continent (where): Asia
• a. No economic connection/ties: why is it a bad one? : Sanctions over nuclear deal disputes restrict trade. Geopolitical tensions (e.g., with Western powers) harm economic relations.

3. Country: Venezuela

• Continent (where): South America
• a. No economic connection/ties: why is it a bad one? : Economic crisis (hyperinflation, mismanagement) and US sanctions limit trade. Political differences with the US reduce economic ties.

4. Country: Syria

• Continent (where): Asia
• a. No economic connection/ties: why is it a bad one? : Civil war and political instability discourage trade. International sanctions (due to conflict) limit economic engagement.

5. Country: Cuba

• Continent (where): North America
• a. No economic connection/ties: why is it a bad one? : US embargo (long - standing political differences) restricts trade. Limited access to global markets due to geopolitical tensions.

Answer:

1. Country: North Korea

• Continent (where): Asia
• a. No economic connection/ties: why is it a bad one? : International sanctions (due to nuclear program concerns) limit trade. Political tensions with many nations reduce economic engagement.

2. Country: Iran

• Continent (where): Asia
• a. No economic connection/ties: why is it a bad one? : Sanctions over nuclear deal disputes restrict trade. Geopolitical tensions (e.g., with Western powers) harm economic relations.

3. Country: Venezuela

• Continent (where): South America
• a. No economic connection/ties: why is it a bad one? : Economic crisis (hyperinflation, mismanagement) and US sanctions limit trade. Political differences with the US reduce economic ties.

4. Country: Syria

• Continent (where): Asia
• a. No economic connection/ties: why is it a bad one? : Civil war and political instability discourage trade. International sanctions (due to conflict) limit economic engagement.

5. Country: Cuba

• Continent (where): North America
• a. No economic connection/ties: why is it a bad one? : US embargo (long - standing political differences) restricts trade. Limited access to global markets due to geopolitical tensions.