Conflict Theory
This model by Furlong indicates that trust decreases as attributions move from situational to dispositional.
What is the Dynamics of Trust
This U.N. initiative, adopted by all member states in 2015, is an example of systems thinking in that all the objectives are interrelated.
What are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The outsourcing of migration control is handled by whom in the European Union.
Who are Frontex.
This is a chemical compounds that forms the basis of fossil fuels.
What is a Hydrocarbon.
The discomfort experienced when holding contradictory beliefs.
What is Cognitive Dissonance.
Name 2 of the 4 core needs that are a part of Burton's Human Needs Theory.
What are security, identity, autonomy, and dignity.
This is a process whereby a change in a system can trigger further changes, either amplifying or counteracting the initial change.
What is a Feedback Loop.
Name one category of displaced peoples.
What are:
1. Refugees
2. Asylum Seekers
3. Internally Displaced People (IDPs)
Besides hydrocarbons, why is the Arctic considered a significant geopolitical zone to watch for potential conflict?
What are new shipping lanes/routes.
What is the primary cause of the many armed conflicts currently happening in Africa?
What is post-colonialism.
Galtung's Structural Theory of Conflict says that conflict stems from this.
What are systemic inequalities.
Changes in one's body temperature is an example of what kind of feedback loop?
What is a Balancing or Negative Feedback Loop.
Welzer says that this country is the first war-torn country where climate change is unquestionably a cause of violence and civil war, it is also one of the top countries in the world from which there are displaced peoples.
Who is Sudan.
International law dictates how far a country can extend their border from their coastline. This country has already claim 200 miles of Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) into the Arctic.
Who is Russia.
In conflict mapping, formal authority, legal systems, or institutional norms are examples of what kind element/factor in how conflicts unfold.
What is a Structural Element.
This conflict theorist poses the question of whether all conflicts should be solved as part of the Functions of Social Conflict Theory.
Who is Coser.
This is the term for how one change in a system can affect many parts of that system.
What is Interconnectedness.
This is a private business who handles outsourced military activities.
What is a Private Military Company (PMC).
What is Exercise Cold Response or Exercise Nordic Response.
Homer-Dixon mentions what type scarcity impacted by climate change?
What are:
1. Supply-induced
2. Demand-induced
3. Structural
This conflict theory by Gurr states that conflict stems from perceived inequalities.
What is Relative Deprivation Theory.
Meadows suggests that we need to be "dancing with systems," in order to make effective environmental change. Name one of her (and her colleagues') key principles of doing so.
1. Finding the best leverage points.
2. Avoid over-controlling change.
3. Embrace feedback.
What are Violence Markets.
Name the 5 great-power countries who border the Arctic and have significant interest in the region's hydrocarbon's.
Who are Canada, Denmark (Greenland), Iceland, Norway, and Russia.
What is one pattern of conflict that Homer-Dixon mentions as a result of environmental degradation?
What are:
1. Resource Degradation
2. Ecological Marginalization
3. State Weakening