Conflict
Saddam Hussein
Islamic terrorist organization led by Osama bin Laden
Al Qaeda
Extremist group of Muslims that took control of Afghanistan in 1996
Taliban
An organization of states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
United Nations (UN)
The term used to describe the interconnectedness and interdependence of economies, cultures, and societies on a global scale.
Globalization
This war was launched in response to the September 11th attacks
War in Afghanistan
Agreement between Britain and France that would divide the Ottoman Empire. This agreement would also have lasting impacts on society in the Middle East
Sykes-Picot Agreement
An economic association established in 1957 by a number of Western European countries to promote free trade among its members
European Union (EU)
This term describes the spread of ideas, customs, and technologies from one people to another
Cultural Diffusion
An ongoing conflict between Bashar al-Assad and diverse rebel forces
Syrian Civil War
These are the two religious sects of Islam
Sunni & Shia
A court of last resort for human rights cases that possesses jurisdiction only if the accused is a national or state party
International Criminal Court (ICC)
International organization that interconnects nations by promoting free trade around the world.
World Trade Organization (WTO)
Measures to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons, or the materials and technology necessary for the production of nuclear weapons
Nuclear Non-proliferation
A revolutionary wave of protests and demonstrations overtaking dictators in North Africa and the Middle East (2011)
Arab Spring
This organization of 20 major countries meet on a biannual basis to solve global economic problems
Group of 20 (G20)
A set of significant changes brought about by computers, the internet, and other digital devices during the second half of the 20th century
Digital Revolution
A military strategy in which use of nuclear weapons by two opposing sides would effectively result in the destruction of both the attacker and the defender.
Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD)
Ethnic group that lives in parts of Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They often suffer persecution in countries, and are currently in rebellion against the Syrian gov't
Kurds
1949 alliance of nations that agreed to band together in the event of war and to support and protect each nation involved
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
A persuasive approach to international relations, typically involving the use of economic or cultural influence.
Soft Power