Vocab
Define hegemony
a system regulated by a dominant leader, or political (and/or economic) domination of a region, usually by a superpower.
what occurred on September 11th, 2001
the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the twin towers, New York City
What countries make up BRICS?
Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
USA, Russia, China, UK, France
Define an Internally Displaced Person (IDP)
Someone who has been forced or obliged to flee or to leave their homes, but have not yet crossed an internationally recognized state border
Began in 1914, ended in 1918
What characterizes 'new' terrorism compared to traditional forms?
'New' terrorism is motivated by religious goals rather than state support, driven by extremist beliefs that endorse violence against infidels and apostates, and is characterized by suicide tactics.
What are the characteristics of demonstrative terrorism?
aim is to gain publicity for the cause, gain supporters, inflict maximum impact with minimum violence.
term for the wealthy and ‘developed’ countries, usually used to refer to north America and Western Europe
What was the Treaty of Westphalia?
(1648) Brought peace to the Holy Roman Empire. Ended 30 Years War. Allowed for each prince to determine religion of their state.
What is the difference between soft power and hard power?
Soft power is influence achieved through cultural attraction and shared values, as opposed to hard power, which relies on coercion and military strength.
Provides the “right of individual or collective defense against armed attack
Define the Global Counter-terrorism Network
Ongoing effort among states, particularly in the Global North, to build a collaborative network that enhances the capabilities of weaker states to track, detect, and eliminate terrorist threats
What was the Cuban Missile Crisis?
13-day confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union in October 1962 that brought the world close to nuclear war
How did the collapse of the Soviet Union influence nation-states in Eastern Europe?
Encouraged the establishment of nation-states based on ethnic and national identities in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
According to constructivists, who are the main actors in International Relations (IR)?
idea entrepreneurs, transnational activist networks, NGOs
Define ethnic nationalism
a nationalism which claims that the nation is based on common descent; this descent may be indicated through such characteristics as lan- guage, history, way of life, or physical appearance.
What was the purpose for the Berlin Conference?
European powers met to establish rules for dividing up Africa and claiming its resources
What is the difference between state-supporting and state-opposing nationalism?
State-supporting nationalism aims to strengthen and legitimize existing nation-states by purifying national identity or reclaiming territory, while state-opposing nationalism seeks independence for a group or territory within an existing state.
What two factors led health to become a global issue?
1. The realization that war and disease are related,
and that health can pose a threat to state
security
2. The globalization of health and disease that
accompanied the globalization of world trade