Enhance Your Learning with International Relations - Conflict and Security Studies Flash Cards for quick learning
The study of how states and other actors interact in the international system, tracing the historical origins and evolution of the field.
Significant conflicts and wars that have shaped the international system, such as World War I, World War II, the Cold War, and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
Approaches and policies adopted by states and international organizations to ensure their security and protect their interests in a changing global landscape.
The practice of conducting negotiations and maintaining relations between states, including the establishment of embassies, consulates, and diplomatic missions.
Institutions and bodies created by states to facilitate cooperation and address global challenges, such as the United Nations, NATO, and the World Trade Organization.
Efforts by international organizations and coalitions to maintain peace and stability in conflict-affected regions, often involving the deployment of military and civilian personnel.
Efforts to limit the proliferation of weapons and reduce the number of existing weapons, aiming to enhance global security and prevent the outbreak of conflicts.
The study of terrorist activities and the measures taken by states and international organizations to prevent and respond to acts of terrorism.
Military interventions authorized by international bodies or coalitions to protect civilians and provide humanitarian assistance in conflict zones.
The protection of computer systems and networks from digital attacks, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
The spread of nuclear weapons to additional states, raising concerns about global security and the potential for nuclear conflict.
The study of security dynamics and challenges within specific regions, such as the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Europe.
Methods and approaches used to peacefully resolve conflicts and disputes, including negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
The gathering and analysis of information by intelligence agencies to support national security and inform foreign policy decisions.
Formal agreements between states to cooperate militarily and provide mutual defense, such as NATO and the Warsaw Pact.
The study of how states formulate and implement their foreign policies, taking into account domestic and international factors.
The system of international institutions, norms, and rules that govern global affairs and address transnational challenges.
The body of rules and principles that govern the conduct of states and other international actors in their relations with one another.
The intersection of human rights principles and international relations, examining how states and international organizations address human rights issues.
The study of how gender shapes and influences international relations, including the roles of women in diplomacy, conflict, and peacebuilding.
The role of media in shaping public opinion, influencing foreign policy, and reporting on international events and conflicts.
The study of the causes and consequences of migration and the challenges posed by refugees and displaced persons in the international system.
The study of the security implications of climate change, including the potential for resource conflicts, displacement, and geopolitical instability.
The impact of economic factors, such as trade, development, and resource scarcity, on national and international security.
The examination of ethical principles and moral considerations in the conduct of states and international actors in the global arena.
The study of power dynamics and the ways in which states and non-state actors exert influence in the international system.
The role of nationalism in shaping state behavior and international relations, including the rise of nationalist movements and their impact on global politics.
The examination of how colonial legacies and power imbalances continue to shape international relations and global inequalities.
An interdisciplinary approach to security studies that challenges traditional notions of security and explores alternative perspectives.
An approach to security studies that examines the gendered dimensions of security and highlights the experiences of women in conflict and peacebuilding.
A dominant theoretical perspective in international relations that emphasizes power, self-interest, and the pursuit of national security.
A theoretical perspective in international relations that emphasizes cooperation, institutions, and the promotion of liberal values.
A theoretical perspective in international relations that focuses on the role of ideas, norms, and social constructs in shaping state behavior.
A theoretical perspective in international relations that analyzes global politics through the lens of class struggle and economic relations.
A theoretical perspective in international relations that challenges fixed meanings and explores the role of language and discourse in shaping power relations.
A theoretical perspective in international relations that examines gender inequalities and advocates for gender equality in global politics.
The study of how environmental factors, such as resource scarcity and climate change, can impact national and international security.
An approach to security studies that focuses on the protection and well-being of individuals, rather than solely on state security.
Diamonds that are mined in war zones and sold to finance armed conflict, often leading to human rights abuses and fueling violence.
Conflicts in which two or more external powers support opposing sides, often using local actors as proxies to advance their own interests.
The strategy of maintaining a credible nuclear arsenal to deter potential adversaries from launching a nuclear attack.
The exchange of information and intelligence between states and intelligence agencies to enhance national and international security.
Efforts to promote sustainable peace and prevent the recurrence of violence in post-conflict societies, often involving political, economic, and social reforms.
Entities that operate outside the traditional framework of states, such as non-governmental organizations, multinational corporations, and terrorist groups.
The ability to influence others through attraction and persuasion, rather than coercion or force, often based on cultural, ideological, or economic factors.
The use of military force or economic sanctions to achieve political objectives and influence the behavior of other states.
Different theoretical perspectives and approaches used to analyze and understand international relations, including realism, liberalism, constructivism, and feminism.