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Define the concept of assassination.
Define the concept of assassination.
Assassination is the deliberate, premeditated murder of a prominent figure for political reasons.
List five causes of assassinations.
List five causes of assassinations.
- Restrictions on political competition and strong polarization and fragmentation. 2. Lack of consensual political ethos and homogenous populations. 3. Politically deprived groups which results in a decline in the legitimacy of political leadership and systems – direct attack against political leaders. 4. Domestic violence during election periods. 5. Territorial fragmentation of a country – loss of control over some parts of a country to opposing groups.
What are the five targets of assassinations?
What are the five targets of assassinations?
- Heads of state 2. Lower-ranking political figures 3. Legislators 4. Vice head of states 5. Opposition leaders
What are the implications of an assassination of a political leader?
What are the implications of an assassination of a political leader?
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What is an example of assassination in history?
What is an example of assassination in history?
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Why are assassinations understudied and poorly understood?
Why are assassinations understudied and poorly understood?
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How do assassinations continue to play an important role in modern times?
How do assassinations continue to play an important role in modern times?
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What is political assassination?
What is political assassination?
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What are two implications of assassinations?
What are two implications of assassinations?
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What are the implications of assassinating a vice head of state?
What are the implications of assassinating a vice head of state?
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What is genocidal mass death?
What is genocidal mass death?
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What are the two types of ideological genocide/politicides?
What are the two types of ideological genocide/politicides?
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What is the aim of progressive ideological genocide/politicides?
What is the aim of progressive ideological genocide/politicides?
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What is an example of a progressive ideological genocide/politicide?
What is an example of a progressive ideological genocide/politicide?
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What is the aim of reactionary ideological genocide/politicides?
What is the aim of reactionary ideological genocide/politicides?
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What is an example of a reactionary ideological genocide/politicide?
What is an example of a reactionary ideological genocide/politicide?
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What are the three types of pragmatic genocide?
What are the three types of pragmatic genocide?
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What is developmental genocide?
What is developmental genocide?
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What is an example of retributive genocide?
What is an example of retributive genocide?
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What is hegemonic genocide?
What is hegemonic genocide?
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What are some factors that contribute to genocide?
What are some factors that contribute to genocide?
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What are some strategies that offenders of genocide use to conceal their actions?
What are some strategies that offenders of genocide use to conceal their actions?
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What is the definition of genocide according to the United Nations' (UN) Convention?
What is the definition of genocide according to the United Nations' (UN) Convention?
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What is the concept of 'ethnic cleansing' and how is it related to genocide?
What is the concept of 'ethnic cleansing' and how is it related to genocide?
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How are genocide and ethnic cleansing viewed by international humanitarian law?
How are genocide and ethnic cleansing viewed by international humanitarian law?
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What is the definition of politicide?
What is the definition of politicide?
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What is the definition of democide?
What is the definition of democide?
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According to Pramono's classification, what are the degrees of genocide?
According to Pramono's classification, what are the degrees of genocide?
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What is the role of policy makers in addressing political assassinations?
What is the role of policy makers in addressing political assassinations?
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What is the role of law enforcers in addressing political assassinations?
What is the role of law enforcers in addressing political assassinations?
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What are the potential consequences of the assassination of heads of state?
What are the potential consequences of the assassination of heads of state?
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What are the potential consequences of the assassination of opposition leaders?
What are the potential consequences of the assassination of opposition leaders?
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What are the two models of justice in prosecuting child soldiers?
What are the two models of justice in prosecuting child soldiers?
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What are some reasons why girls choose to join armed forces?
What are some reasons why girls choose to join armed forces?
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What are some roles and tasks that girls are required to perform in armed groups?
What are some roles and tasks that girls are required to perform in armed groups?
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Why are girls highly valued by armed groups?
Why are girls highly valued by armed groups?
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What does the Brana plan entail?
What does the Brana plan entail?
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What are three forms of mass rape?
What are three forms of mass rape?
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What is the logic behind enforced pregnancies?
What is the logic behind enforced pregnancies?
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How can rape, enforced pregnancy, and resultant childbirths be considered genocide?
How can rape, enforced pregnancy, and resultant childbirths be considered genocide?
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What are some of the domestic duties that girls were responsible for in the context of fighting forces?
What are some of the domestic duties that girls were responsible for in the context of fighting forces?
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What are the risks faced by girls in fighting forces in terms of reproductive health?
What are the risks faced by girls in fighting forces in terms of reproductive health?
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What are some of the combat activities that girls associated with fighting forces were forced to participate in?
What are some of the combat activities that girls associated with fighting forces were forced to participate in?
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How does the culture of violence within armed groups impact girl child soldiers?
How does the culture of violence within armed groups impact girl child soldiers?
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What are some health issues experienced by girl child soldiers?
What are some health issues experienced by girl child soldiers?
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How does social exclusion and community rejection affect the reintegration of girl child soldiers?
How does social exclusion and community rejection affect the reintegration of girl child soldiers?
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What are the educational issues faced by girl child soldiers?
What are the educational issues faced by girl child soldiers?
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How do rituals and support networks contribute to the post-conflict reintegration of girl child soldiers?
How do rituals and support networks contribute to the post-conflict reintegration of girl child soldiers?
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Why is education considered essential for children affected by civil war?
Why is education considered essential for children affected by civil war?
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How is education seen as a 'life-affirming activity'?
How is education seen as a 'life-affirming activity'?
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What is the perspective of child rights on education?
What is the perspective of child rights on education?
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What role does education play in the lives of children affected by war?
What role does education play in the lives of children affected by war?
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How can education restore hope and purpose among war-affected children?
How can education restore hope and purpose among war-affected children?
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Why is education seen as significant for war-affected children?
Why is education seen as significant for war-affected children?
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What are some complexities associated with defining the concept of a child soldier?
What are some complexities associated with defining the concept of a child soldier?
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Provide reasons why children become involved in armed conflict.
Provide reasons why children become involved in armed conflict.
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Discuss the recruitment process of child soldiers and the notion of 'voluntary' recruitment.
Discuss the recruitment process of child soldiers and the notion of 'voluntary' recruitment.
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Discuss the criminal responsibility of child soldiers.
Discuss the criminal responsibility of child soldiers.
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Discuss the statement that sperm can be used as a biological weapon.
Discuss the statement that sperm can be used as a biological weapon.
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Discuss enforced pregnancies as the cause of destruction and social death of a community.
Discuss enforced pregnancies as the cause of destruction and social death of a community.
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What are the potential consequences of rape and enforced pregnancy as a form of biological warfare?
What are the potential consequences of rape and enforced pregnancy as a form of biological warfare?
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How does the use of sperm as a weapon fit the concept of biological warfare?
How does the use of sperm as a weapon fit the concept of biological warfare?
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