IR - International Crisis - COMPASS 2025 Flashcards
(38 cards)
What is the ongoing territorial dispute between Guyana and Venezuela over?
The disputed Essequibo region
What is the size of the Essequibo region?
159,500 sq. km.
What proportion of Guyana’s territory does the Essequibo region cover?
2/3rd of Guyana’s territory
When did the dispute over Essequibo date back to?
The Paris Arbitral Award, 1899
In what year did Venezuela refer the Essequibo dispute to the International Court of Justice?
2018
What percentage of Guyana’s population is of Indian descent?
40%
What significant sector has Guyana gained prominence in recently?
Oil & gas sector
According to the OPEC World Oil Outlook 2022, what is the projected increase in Guyana’s oil production?
From 0.1 million barrels per day to 0.9 million barrels per day
What groups did Iran target with missile and drone attacks?
Anti-Iranian terrorist groups
What militant group killed Iranian security personnel in December 2023?
Jaish al-Adl
Where did Iran launch a surprise attack in response to the killing of its personnel?
Panjur, Pakistan
What event prompted Iran to launch ballistic missiles into Syria’s Idlib region?
Suicide bombers from Daesh struck crowds in Kerman
What did Iran claim responsibility for in Iraq?
Targeting an alleged Israeli facility
What is Jaish al-Adl?
A Sunni militant group founded in 2012
What is Daesh also known as?
ISIL, Islamic State, or ISIS
What is the Houthis’ full name?
Supporters of God
What recent actions have the Houthi rebels taken in the Southern Red Sea?
Attacks on commercial and merchant shipping vessels
What initiative did the US announce to counter Houthi threats?
Operation Prosperity Guardian
What geographic feature connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden?
Bab-al-Mandeb strait
What is the width of the Bab al-Mandeb passage at its narrowest point?
29 km
What percentage of global shipping flows through the Red Sea?
10-15%
What is Combined Maritime Forces (CMF)?
A multinational maritime partnership
When was CMF established?
2001
