54 Questions
What is the main reason why the Western Sahara conflict remains unresolved despite the presence of three conditions that favor conflict resolution?
The absence of collective exhaustion by both adversaries
What is one of the conditions that has been present in the Western Sahara conflict, but has not been sufficient to lead to conflict resolution?
External pressures on the adversaries
What is a key obstacle to conflict resolution in the Western Sahara conflict?
Rigidly incompatible objectives by the principal adversaries
What is a key factor that can contribute to conflict resolution, according to the Conflict Resolution Model?
Changes in the balance of capability in the direction of relative equality
What is a key difference between the Western Sahara conflict and the Costa Rica/Nicaragua conflict?
The resolution of the conflict
What is a key characteristic of the Western Sahara conflict, according to the Conflict Resolution Model?
A protracted conflict with rigidly incompatible objectives
What is the primary focus of Chapter 6?
Presenting select case study findings on interstate conflicts in Africa and the Americas
What type of relationship exists between the decisions and implementing acts of Chad and Libya?
A direct cause-and-effect relationship, with Chad reacting to Libya's hostile initiatives
What is a common feature of the conflict between Chad and Libya?
Territorial disputes over border regions
What is the timeframe of the African sub-system, interstate conflict between Chad and Libya?
23 years (1971-1994)
How many regional clusters are presented in the next four chapters (6-9)?
6 regional clusters: Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Middle East, and Inter-Region
Which of the following is NOT a regional cluster presented in the next four chapters?
South America
What was the main objective of the 'East Africa Confrontation'?
To persuade Somalia to renounce its territorial claims
Which superpower was the patron of Ethiopia from 1953 to 1977?
USA
What type of conflict-sustaining activity was prevalent between Ethiopia and Somalia?
Verbal hostility
What was the main grievance of the Somali majority in the Ogaden Desert?
Economic deprivation caused by Ethiopia's denial of access to land and water
What was the outcome of the 1977-1978 Ogaden War?
Ethiopia emerged victorious
What was the nature of the treaty between Somalia and the USSR?
Treaty of Friendship
The conflict between Chad and Libya lasted for 25 years.
False
The Western Sahara conflict is a regional cluster in the Asia region.
False
The chapter focuses on African and Asian cases.
False
The cost of the conflict between Chad and Libya was a major factor in its resolution.
False
The Finland/Russia-USSR conflict is part of the European regional cluster.
True
The chapter presents findings from 13 protracted interstate conflicts in 5 regional clusters.
False
Djibouti was a former British colony.
False
The USA was a patron of Somalia from 1953 to 1977.
False
Economic discrimination played a significant role in the conflict between Ethiopia and Somalia.
False
The Ogaden War took place between 1975 and 1976.
False
The 'East Africa Confrontation' was a meeting between Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia to resolve their territorial disputes.
False
The USSR was a patron of Ethiopia in the 1960s and 1970s.
False
The Western Sahara conflict has been resolved due to the presence of three favorable conditions.
False
The Costa Rica/Nicaragua conflict is an unresolved conflict.
False
Morocco and Polisario-SADR have a reconciled relationship.
False
The presence of three favorable conditions is a guarantee of conflict resolution.
False
The Western Sahara conflict is characterized by collective exhaustion by both adversaries.
False
The Western Sahara conflict is a short-term conflict.
False
What is the geographical region where the Costa Rica/Nicaragua conflict occurred?
Americas
What is the outcome of the Western Sahara conflict despite the presence of three conditions that favor conflict resolution?
Unresolved
What is the relationship between the political regimes and/or societies of Morocco and Polisario-SADR in the Western Sahara conflict?
No evidence of Reconciliation
What is the status of the objectives of the principal adversaries, especially Morocco, in the Western Sahara conflict?
Rigidly incompatible
What is the timeframe of the external pressures on the adversaries in the Western Sahara conflict?
Late 1980s to 2008
What is the number of protracted interstate conflicts presented in the chapter?
13
Which region has the Chad/Libya conflict?
Africa
How many regional clusters are presented in the next four chapters?
6
Which countries are involved in the Costa Rica/Nicaragua conflict?
Costa Rica and Nicaragua
What is the duration of the African sub-system, interstate conflict between Chad and Libya?
23 years
Which region has the Afghanistan/Pakistan conflict?
Asia
How many protracted interstate conflicts are presented in the chapter?
13
What is the name of the former French colony mentioned in the passage?
Djibouti
Which superpower was the patron of Somalia in the 1960s and 1970s?
USSR
What is the name of the war fought between Ethiopia and Somalia from 1977 to 1978?
Ogaden War
What was the primary reason behind Somalia's emphasis on economic deprivation?
Ethiopia's denial of unhindered access to land and water in the disputed Ogaden territory
What was the outcome of the reversal of superpower Horn of Africa alignments in 1977?
The USA became the patron of Ethiopia, and the USSR ceased to be the patron of Somalia
What type of conflict-sustaining activity was relatively absent between Ethiopia and Somalia?
Economic discrimination
Explore the historical roots, conflict behavior, and crisis management strategies of 13 protracted interstate conflicts in Africa and the Americas. This quiz delves into the decision-making processes, conflict-sustaining acts, and resolution methods of these conflicts.
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