key words Flashcards
what does Conflict
Dispute between sides, can be between individuals, groups or nations.
what does Forgiveness
Letting go of blame against a person for wrongs they have done; moving on.
what does Holy War
War that is believed to be sanctioned by God.
what does Justice
Bringing fairness back to a situation.
what does Just War
Set of rules for fighting a war in a way believed to be justified and acceptable to God.
what does Nuclear Deterrence
Having nuclear weapons with the aim of deterring/preventing other states attacking for fear of retaliation and nuclear war
possible leading to Mutually Assured Destruction .
what does Nuclear weapons / war
A weapon of mass destruction which causes widespread damage and loss of life. Nuclear war would be a war fought using
these weapons.
what does Pacifism
Belief that all violence is wrong, which then affects all behaviors.
what does Peace
The opposite of war; harmony between all in society.
what does Peace-making
Working to bring about peace and reconciliation.
what does Protest
A statement or action to express disagreement; can be an organised event to demonstrate disagreement with a policy or
political action.
what does Reconciliation
Making up and rebuilding relationships between two groups/sides after disagreement.
what does Retaliation
To pay someone back for their harmful actions.
what does Terrorism
Use of violence and threats to intimidate others; used for political purposes to build fear in the ordinary population and to
secure demands from Government.
what does Victims of War
Those who are harmed during a war, for example those killed, injured or left homeless.
