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