ch 6 Global Security, Military Power, and Terrorism

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to global security, military power, and terrorism as discussed in the lecture.

Global Security

A concept referring to a world without war and extremist violence.

Revolution in Military Affairs

Changes in warfare over recent years characterized by advancements in technology and strategies.

Hybrid Warfare

A military strategy that blends conventional warfare with unconventional tactics, including cyberattacks and propaganda.

Nuclear Proliferation

The spread of nuclear weapons and the capability to produce them.

Terrorism

The use of violence to achieve political goals, often characterized by state violence against citizens or actions by nonstate actors.

Security Dilemma

The uncertainty and lack of trust among states that leads to defensive measures, which can escalate tensions.

Counterinsurgency (COIN)

A strategy aimed at defeating insurgent groups while providing security for the local population.

Asymmetrical Warfare

Conflict involving state and nonstate actors where there is a significant disparity in military capabilities.

Constructivist Perspective on Security

A view that emphasizes social structures and relationships in shaping security dynamics rather than material factors.

Democratic Peace Thesis

The theory that democracies are less likely to engage in war with one another.

Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)

Nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons capable of causing large-scale destruction.

Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT)

An international treaty aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and promoting peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

Globalization and New Wars

The emergence of 'new' wars characterized by the disintegration of state authority and the involvement of private military firms.

Counter-terrorism: Law Enforcement Model

Views terrorism as a crime to be addressed through legal frameworks and multilateral cooperation.

Counter-terrorism: War on Terrorism Model

A military-focused response to terrorism that includes preemptive actions and unilateral measures.

Ethno-nationalist Terrorists

Groups that use terrorism to achieve the independence or autonomy of a particular ethnic group.

Right-wing Terrorists

Terrorist groups motivated by ultranationalism or extreme right-wing ideologies.

Just War Tradition

A doctrine that outlines the conditions under which war can be morally justified.

Military Strategy

A plan of action designed to achieve a specific military goal within a conflict.

Global Media and War Fatigue

The impact of global media coverage on public perception and willingness to support military actions.