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What collective security concept was highlighted in the context of the Arab Spring Uprising in Libya in 2011?
What collective security concept was highlighted in the context of the Arab Spring Uprising in Libya in 2011?
Which strategy was primarily utilized during the early Cold War to deter Soviet attacks?
Which strategy was primarily utilized during the early Cold War to deter Soviet attacks?
What was one purpose of the Manhattan Project during World War II?
What was one purpose of the Manhattan Project during World War II?
What was the significance of the Tsar Bomba in terms of nuclear weaponry?
What was the significance of the Tsar Bomba in terms of nuclear weaponry?
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What was a major consequence of the reliance on nuclear weapons by the West during the Cold War?
What was a major consequence of the reliance on nuclear weapons by the West during the Cold War?
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What was a significant factor in the breakdown of the 19th Century Balance of Power System?
What was a significant factor in the breakdown of the 19th Century Balance of Power System?
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Which of the following describes the 'Balance of Power as Policy'?
Which of the following describes the 'Balance of Power as Policy'?
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What technological development significantly contributed to the road to total war?
What technological development significantly contributed to the road to total war?
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Which concept describes the idea that European powers felt it was their duty to control other regions of the world?
Which concept describes the idea that European powers felt it was their duty to control other regions of the world?
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The Schlieffen Plan was designed primarily for which purpose?
The Schlieffen Plan was designed primarily for which purpose?
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What was a central feature of British dominance during the 19th Century?
What was a central feature of British dominance during the 19th Century?
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Which of the following best illustrates the consequences of militarism in the lead-up to World War 1?
Which of the following best illustrates the consequences of militarism in the lead-up to World War 1?
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How did the concept of 'power' change in the context of the 19th Century?
How did the concept of 'power' change in the context of the 19th Century?
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What characterizes war as different from mere conflict?
What characterizes war as different from mere conflict?
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Which statement best describes the trend of war in contemporary society?
Which statement best describes the trend of war in contemporary society?
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What is a common misconception about the definition of war?
What is a common misconception about the definition of war?
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How many battle deaths per year between organizations is considered a threshold for war?
How many battle deaths per year between organizations is considered a threshold for war?
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What is the primary impact of inter-state wars on modern states?
What is the primary impact of inter-state wars on modern states?
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What aspect does Clausewitz highlight regarding war?
What aspect does Clausewitz highlight regarding war?
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Which type of war remains the most destructive according to the discussed content?
Which type of war remains the most destructive according to the discussed content?
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What is an incorrect assumption about casualties in war?
What is an incorrect assumption about casualties in war?
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What was a significant outcome of the Cuban Missile Crisis regarding the US and Soviet nuclear balance?
What was a significant outcome of the Cuban Missile Crisis regarding the US and Soviet nuclear balance?
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According to Robert McNamara, which of the following statements best characterizes the risks assessed during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
According to Robert McNamara, which of the following statements best characterizes the risks assessed during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
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Which term best describes an effort to transform political institutions accompanied by mass mobilization?
Which term best describes an effort to transform political institutions accompanied by mass mobilization?
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What does the term 'known unknowns' refer to according to Donald Rumsfeld?
What does the term 'known unknowns' refer to according to Donald Rumsfeld?
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What was a major concern following the Cuban Missile Crisis regarding Soviet capabilities?
What was a major concern following the Cuban Missile Crisis regarding Soviet capabilities?
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What is a key factor that can lead to the development of revolutions as explained in the content?
What is a key factor that can lead to the development of revolutions as explained in the content?
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Which statement accurately reflects the effects of the withdrawal of foreign support on revolutions?
Which statement accurately reflects the effects of the withdrawal of foreign support on revolutions?
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What key concept does the 'Soviet Dead-Hand System: Perimeter' represent?
What key concept does the 'Soviet Dead-Hand System: Perimeter' represent?
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What role do international trade networks play in the context of revolutions?
What role do international trade networks play in the context of revolutions?
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What was the monetary cost of U.S. nuclear weapons programs from 1940 to 1996?
What was the monetary cost of U.S. nuclear weapons programs from 1940 to 1996?
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What overarching theme does the phrase 'Who's next?' relate to in the context of nuclear proliferation?
What overarching theme does the phrase 'Who's next?' relate to in the context of nuclear proliferation?
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How do revolutionary ideas typically spread according to the provided information?
How do revolutionary ideas typically spread according to the provided information?
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Which of the following best describes what often accompanies revolutions?
Which of the following best describes what often accompanies revolutions?
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What lesson can be drawn from the Cuban Missile Crisis regarding nuclear control?
What lesson can be drawn from the Cuban Missile Crisis regarding nuclear control?
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What is NOT indicated as a common underlying cause of revolutions?
What is NOT indicated as a common underlying cause of revolutions?
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What is a common outcome of revolutions as suggested by the content?
What is a common outcome of revolutions as suggested by the content?
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Which approach can effectively intervene to stop a revolution?
Which approach can effectively intervene to stop a revolution?
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The concept of 'Zero Option' relates specifically to which treaty?
The concept of 'Zero Option' relates specifically to which treaty?
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What is the primary focus of irregular warfare as defined by James Kiras?
What is the primary focus of irregular warfare as defined by James Kiras?
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Which aspect is NOT a type of mobilization necessary for revolts and revolutions?
Which aspect is NOT a type of mobilization necessary for revolts and revolutions?
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What common outcome can state repression have on revolts and revolutions?
What common outcome can state repression have on revolts and revolutions?
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Which principle is emphasized as a characteristic of counter-insurgency operations?
Which principle is emphasized as a characteristic of counter-insurgency operations?
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What term describes the use of technology to enhance tactics in counter-insurgency?
What term describes the use of technology to enhance tactics in counter-insurgency?
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What was a key aspect of the strategies used for irregular warfare from World War II to the late 1960s?
What was a key aspect of the strategies used for irregular warfare from World War II to the late 1960s?
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Which of the following was a notable event related to revolts in the contemporary world?
Which of the following was a notable event related to revolts in the contemporary world?
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What is a fundamental difference between regular warfare and irregular warfare?
What is a fundamental difference between regular warfare and irregular warfare?
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