great power war

Question 1

thucydides trap

Answer 1

when a rising power threatens to displace an existing dominant power there is a significant likelihood of conflict between them

Question 2

equilibrium

Answer 2

having a state that is ruling the international system while influencing other states

Question 3

inadvertent war

Answer 3

accidental war, a war that non of the parties wanted

Question 4

deterrence

Answer 4

its retaliatory capacity that can prevent the adversary from attacking. you prevent them in taking an action you dont want . you ensure the actor that any move will be met with consequences

Question 5

compliance

Answer 5

using threats or force to compel an adversary to take a specific action or change their behavior. It seeks to change the status quo by making the opponent act, often against their will

Question 6

friction

Answer 6

something that goes wrong, there will always be something that prevents you from moving forward smoothly

Question 7

fog of war

Answer 7

the many things commanders are uncertain about

Question 8

bipolarity

Answer 8

when two powers hold the majority of power and everything else ex. the USSR and the U.S under the cold war

Question 9

balanced polarity

Answer 9

power is distributed equally among several states preventing one state to dominate

Question 10

unbalanced polarity

Answer 10

a clear dominance of one state

Question 11

hegemonic war

Answer 11

when a challenger goes against a hegemon, and is initiated by the challenger

Question 12

hegemonic war theory

Answer 12

major wars occur primarily due to the challenges and changes in the balance of power, particularly when a rising power threatens the status of a dominant hegemon

Question 13

disequilibrium

Answer 13

a declining power that are trying to maintain its position while a rising power is trying to change the rules to make it fit better.

Question 14

offensive realism