Exam 1

the use of coercive tactics, such as military force or economic sanctions, to influence the behavior of other actors in international relations

1. military intervention

2. military alliances

3. military aid

4. use of force

the ability to influence others through attraction and persuasion rather than force, often through culture, values, and diplomacy

the authority of a state to govern itself and make decisions without external interference

the dominance of one state or group over others, often established through a combination of hard and soft power

the theory that states are inherently aggressive and seek to maximize their power to achieve security and dominance

A state is a political entity with defined territory, a permanent population, and a government, while a nation is a group of people who share common cultural elements, such as language, ethnicity, and history

state

1. France

2. Britain

nation

1. The Kurds

2. The Armanians

a philosophical framework that seeks to determine when it is justifiable to go to war (jus ad bellum) and how to conduct warfare ethically (jus in bello)

the criteria that must be met for a war to be justified before engaging in armed conflict, like a just cause, legitimate authority, and the intention to restore peace

the rules for how soldiers should behave during war, meaning they fight fairly, don't target innocent people, and only use as much force as needed

Negative peace is the absence of direct violence or conflict, while positive peace involves justice, equality, and making an effort to coexist peacefully