The United Nations Organization And Contemporary Issues — Flashcards

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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…