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The United Nations Organization And Contemporary Issues

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Card 1United Nations

What is the main purpose of the United Nations Organization?

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The main purpose of the United Nations is to maintain international peace and security, protect human rights, promote social and economic development, and provide a platform for countries to cooperate

Card 2United Nations

Name the six principal organs of the United Nations.

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The six principal organs of the UN are: the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the Trusteeship Council, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and the

Card 3United Nations

Which organ of the UN has the power to impose sanctions or authorize the use of force?

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The Security Council has the power to impose sanctions or authorize the use of military force to maintain or restore international peace and security.

Card 4Terrorism

What is terrorism?

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Terrorism is the intentional and calculated use of violence or threat of violence against civilians to create fear and achieve political, religious, or ideological goals.

Card 5Terrorism

Why is terrorism considered a global issue?

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Terrorism is a global issue because it often involves cross-border activities, uses international networks for funding and recruitment, and targets civilians worldwide, requiring international coopera

Card 6Terrorism

What was the first recorded use of the term 'terrorism'?

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The first recorded use of the term 'terrorism' was in 1795, referring to the 'Reign of Terror' during the French Revolution, when the government used extreme violence to control the population.

Card 7Terrorism

Differentiate between terrorism and insurgency.

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Insurgency is a political movement aiming to overthrow a government or gain control of territory, often with public support. Terrorism avoids direct confrontation and targets civilians to create fear.

Card 8Terrorism

What is state terrorism?

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State terrorism occurs when a government uses violence or fear against its own citizens to suppress opposition or maintain control. Example: Use of chemical weapons by Saddam Hussein against Kurdish c

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