Geopolitical Intervention Flashcards
What is the war on terror?
A global military, political and legal battle against terrorist organisations and any governments that support them
Define extraordinary rendition
the practice of sending a terrorist suspect covertly to be interrogated in a country with less rigorous regulations for the humane treatment of prisoners
Example of a country assisting the US with their programme of extraordinary rendition
the UK
How did the UK help with the programme of extraordinary rendition?
Allowing CIA planes to stop to refuel at airports 1600 times
What is the damage done by the use of tortue? (5)
- compromsied Americas moral position
- al-Qaeda using it to recruit members
- military personnal at a higher risk of harsher treatment
- trust between US and organisations working to prevent terrorism eroded
- countries which helped have reputation damaged
How much has been wasted in the reconstruction of Iraq due to contracting abuses and mismanagment?
over $8 billion
What were al-Qaeda and IS able to do as a result of the US invasion of Iraq?
Establish themselves in countries and regions where they previously had had no presense
Why was forming a stable government in Iraq impossible?
Due to the worsening tentions between Sunni and Shia, 2005 elections were marred with lack of paricipation by the Sunni Arab populace as well as May of that year being the deadliest since the invasion began, with 700 civillians being killed in a string of suicide bombings
What did a 2015 report into Iraqi human rights show?
Wide spread government sponsered abuses of human rights
Positives of the 2003 invasion of Iraq?
- Saddam Hussein was removed
- 2005, the first free elections in 50 years
- vaccinations of infants rose to 75%, reducing infant mortality
How does Iraq score for corruption after the invasion?
161 out of 168
When did Timor-Leste declared independence and what happened next?
1975, were invaded by Indonesia 9 days later
How many had died in Timor-Leste by 1999?
200,000
When did the UN begin diplomatic efforts in Timor-Leste?
1985
When was the vote for independence in Timor-Leste and what were the results. what happened next?
79% voted in favour, soon after anti-independence milita killed 7000
What countries put trade embargos on Indonesia?
the UK and US
When was the situtation in Timor-Leste resolved and how?
2002, the UN took control of the transition
What is the human rights situation like today in Timor-Leste?
Human rights abuses still a concern for example the legal system does not ensure a fair trial
What were the reasons for not intervening in Zimbabwe? (3)
- former british colony so western nations sensitive to intervention linked to colonialism
- neighbouring Africian countries say Mugabe no threat to global peace, western governments would not act without African nations support
- UN security council would not agree; Russia and China had already vetoed arms embargo resolution
What was 82% of the budget of Zimbabwe spent on in 2014?
Government salaries
How many Zimbabweans live below the poverty line?
72%
Why is deforestation increasing in Zimbabwe? (3)
- cut for firewood and tabaco farmers (15-20%)
- tabaco 25% of exports
- law to reduce deforestation not enforced or put into practice
What happens to political opponents in Zimbabwe?
Imprisoned or violence
What is the life expectancy in Zimbabwe?
59 for men and 62 for woman
