Defence Strategy and International Relations Quiz

Definition: A plan of action to achieve national security objectives
Components:
- National Security Objectives
- Threat Assessment
- Force Structure and Posture
- Military Strategy
- Logistics and Resource Management
Key concepts:
- Deterrence theory
- Compellence theory
- Defence in depth
- Strategic depth

Definition: Study of interactions between nation-states and other actors on the global stage
Key concepts:
- Realism vs. Liberalism
- International Systems Theory
- Balance of Power
- Diplomacy and Negotiation
- International Organizations (e.g. UN, NATO)

Study of past military conflicts and their impact on modern warfare
Key areas of focus:
- Ancient and Medieval Warfare
- Modern Warfare (e.g. World War I and II, Cold War)
- Asymmetric Warfare and Counter-Insurgency
- Naval and Air Power

Study of the relationship between geography and international relations
Key concepts:
- Heartland Theory
- Rimland Theory
- Geopolitical codes (e.g. Mackinder, Spykman)
- Border disputes and territorial claims

Interdisciplinary field examining the provision of security in the modern era
Key areas of focus:
- Traditional Security (e.g. military, defence)
- Non-Traditional Security (e.g. human, environmental, cyber)
- Critical Security Studies
- Securitization Theory

A plan of action to achieve national security objectives, involving national security objectives, threat assessment, force structure and posture, military strategy, and logistics and resource management.
Deterrence theory is a key concept, where a state threatens to retaliate if attacked, to prevent an attack.
Compellence theory is another key concept, where a state uses force to make the opponent comply with its demands.
Defence in depth involves deploying military forces in multiple layers to defend against an attack.
Strategic depth refers to the distance between a country's borders and its vital areas, such as population centers and industrial hubs.

Study of interactions between nation-states and other actors on the global stage, including governments, international organizations, and non-state actors.
Realism vs. Liberalism is a key debate, with realists seeing international relations as an anarchic struggle for power and liberals seeing opportunities for cooperation and mutual gain.
International Systems Theory examines the structure and interactions of the international system, including the distribution of power and the role of institutions.
Balance of Power is a key concept, where states seek to maintain a balance of power to prevent any one state from dominating others.
Diplomacy and Negotiation are key tools of international relations, used to resolve conflicts and reach agreements.
International Organizations, such as the UN and NATO, play a crucial role in shaping international relations and promoting cooperation.

Study of past military conflicts and their impact on modern warfare, including ancient and medieval warfare, modern warfare, and asymmetric warfare and counter-insurgency.
Ancient and Medieval Warfare focuses on the development of warfare in ancient civilizations, such as Greece and Rome, and the Middle Ages.
Modern Warfare examines the development of warfare from the 18th century to the present, including World War I and II, and the Cold War.
Asymmetric Warfare and Counter-Insurgency examines the strategies and tactics used in unconventional warfare, such as guerrilla warfare and terrorism.

Study of the relationship between geography and international relations, including the impact of geography on state power and the role of geography in shaping international relations.
Heartland Theory proposes that the state that controls the heartland of Eurasia will dominate the world.
Rimland Theory proposes that the state that controls the rimland, or coastal areas, of Eurasia will dominate the world.
Geopolitical codes, such as those developed by Mackinder and Spykman, provide a framework for understanding the relationship between geography and international relations.
Border disputes and territorial claims are a key area of focus in geopolitics, as they can lead to conflict and competition between states.

Interdisciplinary field examining the provision of security in the modern era, including traditional security, non-traditional security, critical security studies, and securitization theory.
Traditional Security focuses on military security, including the threat of military attack and the use of military force to protect national security.
Non-Traditional Security focuses on non-military threats, such as human security, environmental security, and cyber security.
Critical Security Studies examines the ways in which security is constructed and contested, and the impact of security policies on individuals and communities.
Securitization Theory examines the process of constructing security threats and the ways in which security is used to justify political action.

Mechanics involves the study of motion, velocity, and acceleration, including kinematics and dynamics.
Kinematics examines the motion of objects without considering the forces that cause the motion.
Dynamics examines the forces that cause motion, including Newton's laws.
Energy and Work involves the study of energy transfer and the relationship between energy and work.
Thermodynamics examines the relationships between heat, temperature, and energy.
Wave Motion and Oscillations involves the study of wave patterns and oscillations, including sound and light waves.
Electrostatics and Electromagnetism examines the properties and behaviors of electric charges and electromagnetic forces.