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What has been a significant trend in global conflicts over the past six years?
What has been a significant trend in global conflicts over the past six years?
- The number of wars has decreased.
- The number of wars has increased by a third. (correct)
- The number of conflicts has stabilized.
- There are fewer deadly conflicts compared to the past.
What contributed to the increase in indirect deaths in armed conflicts?
What contributed to the increase in indirect deaths in armed conflicts?
- Better infrastructure in conflict areas.
- Increased international aid efforts.
- Poor infrastructure and few resources. (correct)
- High rates of terrorism.
Which country was mentioned as successfully moving on from a long civil war?
Which country was mentioned as successfully moving on from a long civil war?
- Sierra Leone
- Liberia
- Colombia
- Sri Lanka (correct)
The report indicates that terrorist attacks have increased since what significant event?
The report indicates that terrorist attacks have increased since what significant event?
What was the total number of terrorist attacks recorded worldwide in 2001?
What was the total number of terrorist attacks recorded worldwide in 2001?
What has the global war on terror been described as evolving into?
What has the global war on terror been described as evolving into?
As of 2015, how many deaths and injuries resulted from terrorist attacks?
As of 2015, how many deaths and injuries resulted from terrorist attacks?
Which of the following countries is trying to finalize a peace deal after decades of civil war?
Which of the following countries is trying to finalize a peace deal after decades of civil war?
What is the estimated likelihood of an American dying in a terrorist attack?
What is the estimated likelihood of an American dying in a terrorist attack?
Which of the following conflicts is mentioned as being particularly difficult to resolve?
Which of the following conflicts is mentioned as being particularly difficult to resolve?
How does the number of battle deaths per 100,000 people in 2015 compare to that in 1950?
How does the number of battle deaths per 100,000 people in 2015 compare to that in 1950?
What was the total number of terrorist attacks worldwide in 2015?
What was the total number of terrorist attacks worldwide in 2015?
What conclusion does President Obama make about the trend of global violence?
What conclusion does President Obama make about the trend of global violence?
What prediction did Kenneth Waltz make regarding the mutual fear of big weapons?
What prediction did Kenneth Waltz make regarding the mutual fear of big weapons?
How did President Obama characterize global violence in 2014?
How did President Obama characterize global violence in 2014?
What trend occurred from 1990 to 2014 regarding global conflicts?
What trend occurred from 1990 to 2014 regarding global conflicts?
What was the rate of battle deaths per 100,000 people in 2015?
What was the rate of battle deaths per 100,000 people in 2015?
Which of the following regions was noted for its conflict reduction in the 1980s?
Which of the following regions was noted for its conflict reduction in the 1980s?
What is true about modern wars compared to those of the past?
What is true about modern wars compared to those of the past?
What major conflict has not occurred for more than 60 years?
What major conflict has not occurred for more than 60 years?
How are terrorism levels perceived in relation to global concerns for those outside war zones?
How are terrorism levels perceived in relation to global concerns for those outside war zones?
Study Notes
Is the World Getting More Dangerous?
- There has been a global increase in the number of armed conflicts, with a third more conflicts in 2016 compared to 2010.
- Despite the rise in armed conflicts, the rate of battle deaths has fallen dramatically since the 20th century.
- There was a sevenfold increase in terrorist attacks and fivefold increase in casualties between 2001 and 2015.
- The number of conflicts has fallen by 20 percent between 1990 and 2014.
- The global rate of battle deaths per 100,000 people has dropped to 1 in 2015, down from 24 in 1950.
- Modern conflicts are generally smaller and more localized than those previously seen.
- The last major conflict between great power states was World War II.
- The average civil war lasts approximately 10 years and can be worsened by external state involvement.
Arguments for a more dangerous world
- The number of wars has increased.
- Conflict-related deaths are at their highest levels since the end of the Cold War.
- Terrorist attacks have greatly increased in number and casualties since 9/11.
Arguments for a less dangerous world
- While violent conflicts persist, the overall trend is toward less violence.
- Modern wars tend to be smaller and localized, compared to the major conflicts between great power states.
- The rate of battle deaths has decreased significantly.
- Terrorism is far less of a concern for most people, especially those outside of war zones.
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This quiz explores the complexities of global safety, contrasting the increase in armed conflicts with the decline in battle deaths over time. It challenges participants to critically analyze the factors contributing to perceptions of danger in the modern world. Delve into statistics and arguments surrounding contemporary conflicts and their impacts.
