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Unit #2 Peace and conflict Flashcards

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Proxy War

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A conflict where opposing powers use third parties to fight on their behalf rather than engaging directly.

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Egalitarianism

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A belief in the equality of all people

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Holistic Peace Theory

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A perspective that considers peace as more than just the absence of war

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Unitary Actor

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A model in international relations where a state is treated as a single entity with unified goals and interests.

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Latent Conflict

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A conflict that exists beneath the surface but has not yet manifested openly.

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Overt Conflict

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A visible and active conflict involving open hostility or confrontation.

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Neutralize

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To reduce or eliminate the threat or influence of a conflict or opposing force.

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Sustainable Peace

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Long-lasting peace that addresses the root causes of conflict and promotes justice and equality.

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Civil Unrest

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Disruptive actions by civilians

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Cultural Violence

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Harmful practices or norms embedded in culture that justify or legitimize direct or structural violence.

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Resistance

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Efforts to oppose or challenge authority

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Sabotage

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The deliberate destruction or disruption of resources or operations to weaken an opponent.

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Intra-State Conflict

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A conflict that occurs within a single country

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Inter-State Conflict

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A conflict between two or more sovereign states.

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Extra-State Conflict

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A conflict involving a state and non-state actors outside its borders

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Guerrillas

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Irregular fighters who use hit-and-run tactics and operate in small groups.

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Fundamental Attribution Error

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The tendency to overemphasize personality traits and underemphasize situational factors when judging others’ behavior.

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Partisanship

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Strong allegiance to a particular political party

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Coup d’État

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The sudden and illegal overthrow of a government

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Propaganda

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biased or misleading information spread by governments, organizations, or individuals to influence public opinion, promote a specific political agenda, or shape perceptions.

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Psychological Warfare

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Tactics used to weaken an opponent’s morale or confidence through fear

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Manifesto

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A public declaration of intentions

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Sanctions

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Penalties or restrictions imposed by one country on another to influence behavior or policies.

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Loyalty Shift

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A change in allegiance by key supporters

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Pillars of Support
Key institutions or groups that sustain a regime's authority
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Authoritarianism
A political system where power is concentrated in a single authority
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Apartheid
A system of racial segregation and discrimination
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Paramilitary
Armed groups that operate alongside or independently of regular military forces
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Humanitarianism
Efforts to promote human welfare and reduce suffering
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Acculturation
The process by which individuals adopt the culture or practices of a dominant group.
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Ethnocultural Groups
Communities defined by shared cultural
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Forced Assimilation
The coercive integration of individuals or groups into a dominant culture.
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Intersectionality
The recognition that various forms of discrimination (e.g.
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Incompatibility of Goals
A fundamental cause of conflict where parties have opposing objectives.
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Micro-Aggressions
Subtle
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Interpersonal Conflict
Disputes or disagreements between individuals.
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Dehumanization
The process of viewing others as less than human
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Weak/Fragile State
A government unable to provide basic services or maintain authority over its territory.
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Stereotypes
Oversimplified and generalized beliefs about a group of people.
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Ethnic Violence
Violent conflict based on ethnic differences.
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Status Quo
The existing state of affairs
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Non-State Conflict
Conflict involving actors other than national governments
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Consultation
Seeking advice or opinions from stakeholders in decision-making processes.
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Arbitration
The resolution of disputes by an impartial third party who makes a binding decision.
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Good Offices
The offering of diplomatic assistance by a neutral party to facilitate negotiation.
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Powerless Mediator
A mediator with no authority to impose solutions but who facilitates dialogue between parties.
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Criminal Tribunal
A court established to try individuals accused of crimes
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Retributive Justice
A system of justice focused on punishment for wrongdoings.
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Restorative Justice
A system focused on repairing harm and reconciling parties rather than punishment.
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Individual Vengeance
Personal retaliation for perceived wrongs.
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Cycle of Violence
A pattern where violence leads to further violence in an escalating spiral.
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Rule of Law
The principle that laws apply equally to all people and must be fairly enforced.
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Honor Killings
The killing of a family member
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Self-Defense
The act of protecting oneself from harm
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Just War Theory
The ethical framework used to evaluate whether a war is justifiable.
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Jus ad Bellum
The criteria for determining whether entering a war is justified.
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Jus in Bello
The principles governing how war should be conducted ethically.
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War of Aggression
A war initiated without justification or provocation.
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Revolutionary Rights
The rights of people to overthrow oppressive governments.
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Liberty
The freedom to act
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Claimed Legitimacy
When authority is asserted but may not be widely accepted.
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Perceived Legitimacy
When authority is recognized as valid by the public.
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Justice
Fair treatment and the impartial application of laws and rules.
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Scarcity
A situation where resources are limited
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Trigger
An event or action that starts or escalates a conflict or crisis.
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Conflict Models
Frameworks used to understand and explain the causes
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Normative
Relating to ideas about what should be
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Positive Peace
A condition where there is not only an absence of violence but also the presence of justice
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Negative Peace
The absence of direct violence or conflict but without addressing the underlying causes of tension.
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Structural Violence
Social or economic systems that harm or disadvantage certain groups
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Peacekeeping
The use of international forces to maintain peace and prevent conflict between warring parties.
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Peacemaking
Efforts to bring conflicting parties to a negotiated agreement to end hostilities.
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Peacebuilding
Long-term strategies aimed at addressing the root causes of conflict and rebuilding societies to prevent future violence.
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Hegemonic Stability
A theory that suggests peace and stability in the international system are more likely when a single dominant power (hegemon) maintains order and enforces rules.

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