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Chapter 5: International Conflict

Critical Thinking Questions

Critical Thinking Questions

This activity contains 5 questions.

Given the definition of war provided on p. 198, name two current international situations that clearly fit the definition of war and two that are ambiguous "quasiwars" (almost but not quite fitting the definition). Which do you think are more serious, the wars or the quasi-wars? Do they involve different types of actors? Different kinds of conflicts? Different capabilities?

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European textbooks were revised after World War II to reduce ethnic and national stereotypes and to give a fairer portrayal of Europe's various nations. What about the textbooks you used to learn your country's history? Did they give an accurate picture, or did they overstate the virtues of your own ethnic group or nation at the expense of others? How?

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The rise of fundamentalism among the world's major religions challenges traditional notions of state sovereignty. How might this trend strengthen, or weaken, the United Nations and other attempts to create supranational authority (which also challenge state sovereignty)?

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Suppose that you were the mediator in negotiations between two states each claiming the same piece of land. What principles could you follow in developing a mutually acceptable plan for ownership of the territory? What means could you use to persuade the two states to accept your plan?

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How many of the six types of international conflict discussed in this chapter can you connect with the phenomenon of nationalism discussed on pp. 156-157? What are the connections in each case?

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