War & Terrorism Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
CTF 150
A
Main strategy as a counter-terrorism unit is to seize drugs from smugglers in order to cut off the money supply of terrorist organizations.
2
Q
Asymmetrical Warfare
A
When large, wealthy nations have access to much better technology/resources than the poorer countries they are fighting.
3
Q
New Wars by Mary Kaldor
A
- Early wars linked to creation of states, new wars related to disintegration
- Wars are now economic, not political
- It’s no longer states fighting other states, its civil wars that lead to external intervention
4
Q
Traditional vs Individual Security
A
Traditional = Security of the state Individual = humanitarian aid
5
Q
Four Types of Terrorism (Cronin)
A
Left Wing (Communist/Socialist)
Right Wing (Neo-Nazism)
Ethno-nationalist/separatist
Religious
