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A landlocked country at the crossroads of Central and South Asia
Afghanistan
A landlocked country at the crossroads of Central and South Asia. Afghanistan. Historically, Afghanistan has been a strategic location for empires and cultures, often referred to as the "graveyard of empires" due to its resistance to foreign invasions.

The manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology
Genetic engineering
The manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology. Genetic engineering. In history, genetic engineering refers to the scientific method developed in the 20th century to alter the DNA of organisms for specific purposes, such as medical treatments or improved agriculture.

A gradual increase in the average temperature of Earth’s atmosphere
Global warming
A gradual increase in the average temperature of Earths atmosphere. Global warming. Historically, global warming refers to the recent rise in Earth's temperatures primarily caused by human activities like burning fossil fuels.

A system where participants are mutually dependent on the others
Interdependence
A system where participants are mutually dependent on the others. Interdependence. In History, interdependence refers to how countries rely on each other for resources, trade, or support, creating a network of mutual reliance.

A multi-national collaborative project, modular space station in low Earth orbit
International Space Station
A multi-national collaborative project, modular space station in low Earth orbit. International Space Station. The International Space Station is a research laboratory in space where countries work together to conduct scientific experiments and learn about living in space.

A corporation that owns services in at least one country other than its home country
Multinational corporation
A corporation that owns services in at least one country other than its home country. Multinational corporation. Historically, multinational corporations are companies that operate in various countries to expand their markets and increase their influence globally.

Hiring a party outside a company to perform services that were performed internally
Outsourcing
Hiring a party outside a company to perform services that were performed internally. Outsourcing is when businesses have external companies do work that was originally done by their own employees, like when manufacturers in the 20th century moved production overseas for lower costs.

A multi-purpose computer intended to be operated directly by an end user
Personal computer
A multi-purpose computer intended to be operated directly by an end user. Personal computer. In the history of technology, a personal computer is a device that brought computing power to individuals, revolutionizing how people work and communicate.

A persons who is forced to leave their country due to natural disasters or war and conflict
Refugees
A person who is forced to leave their country due to natural disasters or war and conflict is a refugee. Throughout history, refugees have sought safety and new homes when their original countries become dangerous or unlivable.

A situation in which the quantity of a good supplied is more than the quantity demanded
Surplus
A situation in which the quantity of a good supplied is more than the quantity demanded. Surplus. In history, a surplus allowed early human societies to store extra food, supporting population growth and the development of civilizations.

An international organization for the regulation of trade between nations
World Trade Organization
An international organization for the regulation of trade between nations. World Trade Organization. The World Trade Organization WTO is a global entity established to oversee and facilitate international trade agreements and resolve trade disputes among countries.