ch 2 Introduction to Global Politics: Key Concepts and Events

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to global politics, focusing on historical events and theoretical frameworks.

Peace of Westphalia

Established principles of sovereign equality among states and the idea of a society of states.

World Wars I and II

Major conflicts characterized by vast military mobilization, technological advancements, and significant global impact.

Decolonization

Process by which colonies gained independence and reshaped global politics, influenced by the legacies of colonial rule.

Cold War

Period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States, marked by ideological conflict and proxy wars.

Détente

Period of eased tensions between the US and USSR, characterized by attempts at arms control and improved diplomatic relations.

NATO

North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance established in 1949 for collective defense.

Containment Policy

US strategy aimed at preventing the spread of communism during the Cold War.

Blitzkrieg

'Lightning warfare' used by Germany in World War II characterized by fast and coordinated attacks.

Fourteen Points

President Wilson's proposal for post-World War I peace and the establishment of a League of Nations.

Holocaust

Nazi Germany's genocide during World War II that resulted in the extermination of six million Jews.