Modern Warfare Flashcards
What is War?
War is an attempt by one state to either
Defend itself against another state or try to take something, such as and, resources or freedom, from another power.
What is Civil war?
Civil war is armed conflict between different groups within the same country.
What’s is terrorism ?
Terrorism illegally uses violence and intimidation to pursue a political or ideological goal.
What is the new form of terrorism ?
Global terrorism
What is global terrorism?
This term describes the world wide threat to western countries by Islamic extremists.
What are 7 causes of war ?
1) . War is fought to defend an ally
2) . War is defensive response to an attack
3) . War is fought to defend freedom, religion or lifestyle
4) . War is fought to gain freedom from an occupying force
5) . War is fought to get rid of a dictator
6) . War is fought to stop injustice
7) . War is fought to gain land and resources
What is the just war theory ?
Just war is mainly a Christian theory, which begins with the belief that taking a human life is wrong. However it also holds that counties do have a duty to protect and defend their citizens.
What is the purpose of the just war theory ?
The purpose of just war theory is to guide a state when faced with potential threat and conflict situations. It should help it to decide if it should go to war.
What are 4 just causes to war?
- in self-defence against against an enemy’s attack
- to defend the innocent
- to prevent an anticipated attack by a potential enemy
- to help a neighbour state that has been attacked
What are the conditions for war?
1) . War must be the last resort. All other attempts to settle the problem should be tried.
2) . War must be lawfully declared by a government with the authority to declare war.
3) . There must be a cause and a proper intention for war eg keeping peace or defending innocent
4) . There must be a reasonable chance of success.
5) . The good gained by winning the war must be greater than the evil caused by fighting it.
6) . There must be proportionality.
7) . Innocent civilians should not be killed.
8) . Peace must be restored at the end.
What are the 3 types of WMD?
1) .Chemical weapons
2) . Biological weapons (germ warfare)
3) . Nuclear weapons
What do chemical weapons do ?
Chemical weapons can cause choking, violent skin irritation and blistering, attacks on the nervous system, or psychological reactions reactions. They also cause destruction to the environment.
What are biological weapons ?
These contain viruses or bacteria that can cause death in humans or animals, destroying crops and water supply. They are extremely dangerous
What is the most common WMD?
Nuclear weapons
What are nuclear weapons?
They are nuclear reactions, within devices such as bombs and misses, to delivery explosive power against an enemy.
