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"Sustained, coordinated violence between political organizations."

War between states.

War within a state.

Wars significantly damage economic development and alter government roles.

Total injuries and deaths during a war.

War is a tool for achieving political goals.

Violence continuing over an extended period of time.

1000 battle deaths annually between organizations during conflict.

The splitting of an atom's nucleus, releasing tremendous energy.

The top-secret US program to develop the atomic bomb during World War II.

A Cold War strategy where nuclear powers deter each other by threatening complete annihilation if either side attacks.

A long-range missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead across continents.

The US Air Force command responsible for maintaining and using the nation's nuclear arsenal during the Cold War.

An economic theory that emphasizes maximizing a nation's wealth through trade surpluses and accumulation of precious metals.

A system where states' power is roughly equal, preventing any one from dominating.

A system in 1800s Europe where major powers maintained equilibrium through alliances and diplomacy.

A complex mix of factors, including imperialism, militarism, nationalism, and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

The glorification of military power and the belief that a strong military is essential for national strength and security.

The policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization or by gaining control over other territories.

New technologies like railroads, steamships, and weapons (e.g., machine guns, tanks) dramatically changed the nature of warfare during WWI.

Millions died or were wounded. Economic damage and societal changes were significant.

A 1962 confrontation between the US and the USSR over Soviet missiles in Cuba.

The distribution of nuclear weapons between the US and the USSR during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

False assertion in the 1950's that the Soviet Union had more nuclear weapons than the US.

A detailed military plan for US nuclear response during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

US Defense Secretary during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

US removal of Jupiter missiles from Turkey in exchange for Soviet missile removal from Cuba.

Increased Soviet nuclear production and development after the Cuban Missile Crisis.

International attempts to limit the spread of nuclear weapons.

The use of violence by non-state actors or groups within states for political gain, employing unconventional warfare tactics due to resource limitations.

Regular warfare aims to defeat the enemy decisively, while irregular warfare focuses on achieving political goals through prolonged conflict and attrition.

An irregular warfare strategy employed by colonial movements to financially weaken the colonial power by disrupting economic activities and resources extraction.

A revolution led by a small, highly organized and ideologically motivated group that seeks to overthrow the existing regime and establish a new order.

Military and political strategies employed by states to combat irregular warfare, often involving suppressing insurgents, winning the support of the population, and addressing the root causes of the insurgency.

A common tactic in counter-insurgency, utilizing fear and force to control populations and suppress opposition.

The use of technology and intelligence gathering in counter-insurgency to identify and eliminate insurgent leaders and operatives.

It's crucial to understand that combating terrorism requires addressing its underlying political, social, and economic causes, not just focusing on military tactics.

An international treaty signed by 93 countries aiming to outlaw nuclear weapons completely.

The challenge faced by NATO members who are also signatories to the TPNW, as the treaty prohibits nuclear weapons but NATO's defense relies on them.

A fundamental and transformative change in a society's political institutions and authority, often involving mass mobilization and non-institutional actions.

Factors often cited as causes for revolutions, such as poverty, inequality, and oppression, but are not always sufficient to explain why they occur.

Key elements that help distinguish revolutions, including their outcomes, ideas, actors, and the processes by which they unfold.

Factors that create the willingness or grievances leading to revolution, like social inequality and political repression.

The events and actions that enable a revolution, such as opportunities created by weak state authority and social disruption.

The result of a revolution, which can vary from successful regime change to violent conflict and instability.

How international factors, such as military competition, ideological diffusion, and external intervention, can impact the likelihood and course of revolutions.

These factors impact regime stability and the risk of revolution. When effectiveness and justice are weak, elites lose support and make revolutions more likely.