International Politics Unit 2

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Current International Conflicts
Afghanistan and Pakistan, India and China, India and Pakistan, Iraq, Ukraine, Syria.
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Carl von Clausewitz
Assessed the 'moral' aspects of war.
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Paradoxical Triangle
Combination of policy (government), passion (people), and chance (military) to ensure success in war.
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Civil Wars
Violent conflict within one state.
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International Wars
Conflicts involving two or more sovereign states.
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The Security Dilemma
A situation where states increase their weaponry for safety, leading to arms races.
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Offense-Defense Theory

Whether offense (cannons) or defense (moats) are a stronger method

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Causes of War
Competition over resources, religious disputes, power imbalances, and nationalism.
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Terrorism
Threat to international stability and security through violence or fears for political or ideological goals.
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Counterterrorism
Efforts to prepare for or combat terrorism through various means including information gathering.
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Political Violence
Politically motivated violence directed against individuals or states.
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Unconventional Warfare
Military strategy employing resistance movements against occupying powers.
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FARC-EP and UP Party
A Colombian political party with far-left communist ideology.
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Doctrine of Military Ethics
Principles guiding the moral conduct of military operations.
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Jus ad Bellum
The 'right to war'; war must be a last resort aimed at restoring peace.
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Jus in Bello
Moral principles to be followed during war, especially protecting civilians.
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Jus post Bellum
Legal principles guiding the transition from war to peace.
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The Red Cross
An organization providing international humanitarian assistance.
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Geneva Conventions
Legal standards for the treatment of soldiers and civilians in wartime.
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Weapons of Mass Destruction
Weapons capable of causing widespread devastation and loss of life.
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Chemical Weapons and CWC
Treaty prohibiting the development, use, and stockpiling of chemical weapons.
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Biological Weapons and BWC
Treaty banning biological and toxin weapons by prohibiting their development.
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Nuclear Weapons and NPT
Agreement among nations to halt the spread of nuclear weapons.
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Fission vs. Fusion
Fission relates to nuclear weapon production; fusion is a safer energy source.
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Dual Use Problem

The risk of military advancements simultaneously raising security concerns, will people use with malicious intent?

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Non-Proliferation
Treaty aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons.
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