Global+Conflicts

__ Global Conflicts __

History/ Effects/ Outcomes of Cold War

Armed Conflict - Phase 1 (1990 – 2001)

Reasons for Armed Conflict: Ethnic Sentiment Nationalist Sentiment Religious Sentiment

Nature of Armed Conflict: Participants Weaponry Used Tactics Employed

3 Case Studies

Armed Conflict – Terrorism

Definition

Non-State Based Terrorism: Definition Reasons for usage Types of groups who use it 2 Case Studies:

State Based Terrorism: Definition Reasons for usage: To ensure their power, and preserve their rule or authority over a particular region or people. Types of groups who use it 2 Case Studies: Syrian President 2011, Gadaffi in Libya, employing mercenaries and army to kill his own people in an effort to consolidate and protect his power.

Global Terrorism - Phase 2 (2001 - Onwards)

General Causes of Terrorism Poverty **Oppression by a larger group**: Muslim people are angered at America's support of the state of Israel. America's support for Israel has fueled antagonism amongst the people as it is believed that the USA has severely op pressed the Muslim people. Ideological motivation

Nature of International Terrorism Asymmetrical Warfare Clandestine Operations Coordination through Internet Home Grown Terrorism

Al Qaeda Emergence Structure Ideology Objectives Critical Events (Outside 9/11) General Success

9/11 Terrorist Bombings Facts Symbolism US Response – War on Terrorism :

Invasion of Afghanistan

Invasion of Iraq

Effects of Terrorist Attacks

Legal and Human Rights Impact Economic Impact International Security The Effects of the US Response

General Success of Terrorism

Achievement of Objectives Is the West Winning? Is the West Losing?

Limitations on the US Superpower

Problems presented by smaller terrorist networks Over-reliance on hi-tech Military Need for improved diplomacy Competing Interests Economic weaknesses Changing Nature of Conflict