Midterm pol 126

Question 1

SNC

Answer 1

collapse of weak states

Question 2

Conventional war

Answer 2

weakening of strong states = rebel strength (Yugoslavia) HEAVY ARTILLERY, TRENCHES EXT

Question 3

Irregular war

Answer 3

Rebel insurgencies with weaker GOV (Guatemala)

Question 4

cold war big super powers supported their allies

Answer 4

funding, ideological support

Question 5

new civil war

Answer 5

small groups, no specific ideology, resource extraction is key, more about greed (control of resources), lack of popular support

Question 6

Old civil war

Answer 6

more about grievances, violence was more controlled, more support for reformation demands

Question 7

Sunni and Shi’a

Answer 7

British ruled Iraq and they supported the Sunni muslims (even though they are the minority)
U.S. wanted to rule Iraq by putting Shia in power, but they were worried about their relationship with Iran
the U.S. promised Iraq democracy but its scared of the sunni

Question 8

salience

Answer 8

economic and social oppression