Question

section c: claims and counterclaims (12 marks)
complete the table below by providing a counterclaim for each claim presented, or a claim for the provided counterclaim.

claim | counterclaim
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1. international organizations like the un are essential for preventing global conflicts. |

| 2. nations should prioritize their own interests and sovereignty over international agreements.

1. the world health organization (who) is necessary because pandemics require a coordinated global response. |

| 4. international organizations are often too bureaucratic and slow to respond to urgent crises.

1. powerful nations should be expected to provide the most funding for international organizations since they benefit the most from global stability. |

| 6. global environmental policies are unfair because they limit the economic growth of developing nations.

Explanation:

Each counterclaim directly challenges the original claim by presenting a contrasting, evidence-based perspective on international organizations and global cooperation.

Answer:

Claim	Counterclaim
2. Nations should prioritize their own interests and sovereignty over international agreements.	Nations must prioritize international cooperation and agreements, as global challenges like climate change and pandemics cannot be solved by individual countries acting alone.
3. The World Health Organization (WHO) is necessary because pandemics require a coordinated global response.	The WHO is not a necessary organization, as individual nations with robust healthcare systems can develop and implement effective pandemic responses independently.
4. International organizations are often too bureaucratic and slow to respond to urgent crises.	While international organizations may have bureaucratic layers, their ability to coordinate global resources and expertise makes them faster and more effective at addressing urgent crises than individual nations acting alone.
5. Powerful nations should be expected to provide the most funding for international organizations since they benefit the most from global stability.	Powerful nations should not bear the majority of funding for international organizations, as developing nations also rely on global stability and should contribute proportionally to their economic capacity.
6. Global environmental policies are unfair because they limit the economic growth of developing nations.	Global environmental policies are fair, as they provide frameworks to ensure developing nations grow sustainably, avoiding the environmental damage caused by the unregulated industrialization of wealthy nations.