Political And Military Cooperation Flashcards

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Three country in fluctuations

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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

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Most important global organization

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United Nations

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What did UN replace

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The League of Nations

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When was League of Nations established

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After ww1

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Why did league fail

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USA didn’t join

Germany Italy Japan Soviet Union had to withdraw because the league couldn’t stop aggression

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How the UN works q

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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

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Security council pernament 5

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China France Russia

Uk USA

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UN problems

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Often lacks enough troops to keep peace properly

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UN is mostly for

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A forum where all state of the world can met and vote on issues with out resulting in war

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After ww2 many state joined military alliances which resulted in two superpowers the… And …

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USA and soviet union

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Balance of power

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Roughly equal strength between opposing alliances

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Example of balance of power

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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

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Balance of power in ww2

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Soviet vs USA

They maintained power by sending troops to prevent ally from being too independent

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13
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Military alliances in Europe after ww2

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NATO and Warsaw Pact

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14
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NATO

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16 democratic states

14 European states

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Warsaw Pact includes

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Communist east Europe

16
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Why were NATO and Warsaw Pact created

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Prevent Soviet Union from taking over west Germany and other small countries

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Osce

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For countries trying to end conflict in Europe

Especially Balkans and Caucasus
Can call on members for troops if necessary

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OAS

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All 35 states of the west hemisphere are involved

Promotes social cultural political economic links between its states

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Africa union

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53 countries in Africa

Promote economic integration in Africa

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What did the au replace

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Organization of African unity

That seek end to colonialism I and apartheid in Africa

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Commonwealth

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Uk and former British colonies
Including African states and Caribbean/pacific island countries

Seek economic and cultural cooperation