Political And Military Cooperation Flashcards
Three country in fluctuations
1) after ww2 countries released from nazi Germany
2) African colonies formerly of Britain and France
3) breakup of the Soviet Union
Also many micro states Joined
Most important global organization
United Nations
What did UN replace
The League of Nations
When was League of Nations established
After ww1
Why did league fail
USA didn’t join
Germany Italy Japan Soviet Union had to withdraw because the league couldn’t stop aggression
How the UN works q
They can vote to establish a peacekeeping force and request states to add military forces
But any of the five moembers of the security council can veto the peacekeeping operation
Security council pernament 5
China France Russia
Uk USA
UN problems
Often lacks enough troops to keep peace properly
UN is mostly for
A forum where all state of the world can met and vote on issues with out resulting in war
After ww2 many state joined military alliances which resulted in two superpowers the… And …
USA and soviet union
Balance of power
Roughly equal strength between opposing alliances
Example of balance of power
Before ww1 the eight powers were
Austria France Germany Italy Japan Russia
uk and USA
No one could dominate so instead they formed temporary alliances
Balance of power in ww2
Soviet vs USA
They maintained power by sending troops to prevent ally from being too independent
Military alliances in Europe after ww2
NATO and Warsaw Pact
NATO
16 democratic states
14 European states
Warsaw Pact includes
Communist east Europe
Why were NATO and Warsaw Pact created
Prevent Soviet Union from taking over west Germany and other small countries
Osce
For countries trying to end conflict in Europe
Especially Balkans and Caucasus
Can call on members for troops if necessary
OAS
All 35 states of the west hemisphere are involved
Promotes social cultural political economic links between its states
Africa union
53 countries in Africa
Promote economic integration in Africa
What did the au replace
Organization of African unity
That seek end to colonialism I and apartheid in Africa
Commonwealth
Uk and former British colonies
Including African states and Caribbean/pacific island countries
Seek economic and cultural cooperation
