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Which of the following best describes the concept of conflict according to many analysts?
Which of the following best describes the concept of conflict according to many analysts?
- Wars involving organized military units
- Any and all differences, quarrels, and political struggles
- Conflicts entailing at least 1000 deaths (correct)
- Economic or social differences only
When does a conflict begin, according to the text?
When does a conflict begin, according to the text?
- When actual fighting breaks out
- When political differences start
- When a political assassination occurs
- When both sides consider settling the dispute with force (correct)
What distinguishes hostilities from non-hostilities conflict situations?
What distinguishes hostilities from non-hostilities conflict situations?
- Car bombing incidents and border skirmishes
- Political differences and disputes
- Frequent features of non-hostilities conflict situations
- Organized military units and significant casualties (correct)
What triggers the start of hostilities in a conflict?
What triggers the start of hostilities in a conflict?
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What does Table 1-1 depict according to the text?
What does Table 1-1 depict according to the text?
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Concept of Conflict
- Conflict often involves a perceived incompatibility of goals, interests, or values between parties.
- Analysts emphasize that it can manifest in various forms, including interpersonal disagreements, organizational disputes, or state-level confrontations.
Beginning of a Conflict
- A conflict begins when one party perceives that its interests are being threatened or undermined by another party.
- This perception can arise from a variety of contexts, including resource competition, ideological differences, or power struggles.
Hostilities vs. Non-Hostilities
- Hostilities are characterized by active confrontations, aggression, or violence between conflicting parties.
- Non-hostilities include disagreements or disputes that do not escalate to violence but can still be significant in terms of tension or competition.
Triggers of Hostilities
- Hostilities often start due to provocation, miscommunication, or escalations of existing tensions.
- Specific triggers might include violations of agreements, provocations, or sudden changes in circumstances that heighten conflict.
Table 1-1 Overview
- Table 1-1 likely presents a framework or categorization of different conflict types, stages, or characteristics.
- It serves as a visual aid for understanding how various elements of conflict interact and develop over time.
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