PS 14 Final

communism

the government owns and controls all aspects of life for its citizens

failed state

A state so weak that its political structures collapse, leading to anarchy and violence

anarchy

A condition in which the units in the global system are subjected to few, if any, overarching institutions to regulate their conduct.

first world, second world

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state

An independent legal entity with a government exercising exclusive control over the territory and population it governs.

appeasement

Accepting demands in order to avoid conflict

security dilemma

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imperialism/colonialism

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hegemony

leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others.

coup d'�tat

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zero-sum gain

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vertical/horizontal proliferation

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domino theory

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irredentism

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foreign direct investment

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diplomacy

The practice of conducting negotiations between countries

containment

American policy of resisting further expansion of communism around the world

relative gain

Conditions in which some participants in cooperative interactions benefit more than others.

balance of power

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third way

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group of 77

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terrorism

the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims.

diaspora

Scattering of people to different parts of the world

first strike/second strike/MAD

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opportunity cost

the loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen.

refugees

people fleeing political persecution or violence

genocide

The planned annihilation of a racial, political, or cultural group

ethnic cleansing

the systematic killing or extermination of an entire people or nation

ethnocentric

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xenophobia

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MERV

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war crime

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blowback

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GDP/GNP

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arbitrage

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comparative/absolute advantage

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dollar overhang

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globalization

The rapid and unimpeded flow of capital, labor, and ideas across national borders

fixed/floating exchange rate

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deterrence

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detent/containment

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greenhouse effect

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deforestation

The removal of trees faster than forests can replace themselves.

climate change

the movement of the temperature of the planet up or down over time

replacement fertility rate

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tariff

A tax on imported goods

international law

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free trade

international trade free of government interference