Chapter 1 Flashcards
Civil war
Civil war
A war between citizens of the same country
Territorial Disputes
Territorial Disputes ( ): a disagreement over the possession or control of land between two or more countries/political entities
Interstate Conflicts/Wars
Interstate Conflicts/Wars ( ) : conflict/violence between two or more countries
Sectarian Conflicts
Sectarian Conflicts ( ): Political or cultural conflict between two groups often related to the form of government they live under
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND REGIONAL SECURITY
- Disputes take place when countries defend their own interest only
- Armed confrontations may pose threats to regional security and cause war
FACTORS CAUSING CONFLICTS
Common reasons for disputes:
sovereignty disputes over lands, economic interests
Other factors:
conflicts related to race, religion, culture, and ideology
Impacts of war 1
Political impact:
Political Instability due to armed aggression, huge governmental expenditure from the large usage of military resources(Firearms, weapons, armies, and navies), deterioration of diplomatic relations
Impacts of war 2
Socio-economical Impact:
Destruction of families and communities,
Economic Reparations (reparations for buildings and infrastructures),
Disruption of the development of society and economy (e.g. trading and education),
Casualties and injuries (physical and psychological harms), Social disharmony and public fear
Ways to solve
mediation and international cooperation