Contested Meaning

Question 1

Just War Theory

Answer 1

The basis on which nations seek to justifiably go to war

Question 2

Intervention

Answer 2

Forcible action taken by one state against another state, without the latters consent

Question 3

Humanitarian

Answer 3

Being concerned with the interest of humanity

Question 4

Real Politki

Answer 4

The decision to go to war should be determined by national self interest and best interest

Question 5

Pacifism

Answer 5

All war is morally irreconcilable

Question 6

Liberal Persepctive

Answer 6

Humanity transcends borders

Question 7

Conflict

Answer 7

A positional difference between two assertive and directly involved actors

Question 8

Direct Violence

Answer 8

Physical or Phycological violence through behaviour

Question 9

Structural Violence

Answer 9

Systemic ways in which social structures harm or disadvantage individuals

Question 10

Cultural Violence

Answer 10

Cultural attitudes and beliefs that are used to justify, normalize and legitimise direct and structural violence

Question 11

Negative Peace

Answer 11

The absence of war/conflict but not the cause of conflict

Question 12

Positive Peace

Answer 12

The absence of causes that lead to war

Question 13

Structural peace

Answer 13

Society has or is building the institutions necessary for peace

Question 14

Interstate

Answer 14

Military conflict between two or more states

Question 15

Intrastate

Answer 15

Civil war or organize groups within a state in conflict

Question 16

Insurgency

Answer 16

Any armed uprising typically against the goverment

Question 17

Terrorism

Answer 17

No defintion the unlawful use of of violence against civilians in pursuit of a political aim