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Which of the following insurgent leaders established a set of rules intended to ensure that his forces did not alienate the population among whom they operated?


A) Ho Chi Minh
B) Francisco Franco
C) Mao Zedong
D) Fidel Castro

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Why might sovereign states be deterred from violence against others?


A) Because non-state actors can then inflict enormous damage on sovereign states
B) Because they have property, people, and values they wish to protect
C) Because the use of force by sovereign states is illegitimate
D) Because peacekeeping forces will intervene to stop the conflict

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Which of the following is an example of a conflict in which low-tech weapons were primarily used to kill?


A) World War I
B) World War II
C) the Vietnam War
D) the Second Sudanese Civil War

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"Terrorism is a method, not a goal." What does this mean?


A) Terrorism is senseless. It has no goal.
B) Terrorism is a method used to achieve a particular goal.
C) Terrorism is a political ideology.
D) Terrorism is similar to organized crime in its methods.

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Which weapons of mass destruction rely on living organisms?


A) Chemical weapons
B) Biological weapons
C) Electromagnetic pulse weapons
D) Radiological weapons

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What have Madrid, London, and Bombay all experienced in the 21st century?


A) Insurgent warfare
B) Terrorist attacks
C) Crisis stability
D) Asymmetric warfare

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Why are terrorist groups targeting innocent civilians instead of soldiers or politicians?


A) Terrorists hope to instill confusion.
B) Terrorists hope to instill hatred.
C) Terrorists hope to instill fear.
D) Terrorists hope to instill acceptance.

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The appearance of which new technology on the battlefield is likely to raise ethical questions?


A) Drones
B) Electromagnetic pulse weapons
C) Artificial intelligence
D) Precision-guided munitions

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What is the relationship between religion and terrorism? To what extent can religion be a cause of terrorism and to what extent is this connection weak?

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Which agent was used by the Syrian government against rebels in 2013?


A) Mustard gas
B) Sarin
C) Anthrax
D) Small pox

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Why are precision-guided munitions important?


A) Because they are able to send powerful bombs over a large area
B) Because they can destroy the target with a high degree of reliability
C) Because they are less expensive than other types of munitions
D) Because they are mainly under the control of the United States

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Every threat can be seen as which of the following?


A) As soft power
B) As an offer to negotiate
C) As an instrument of terror
D) As an instrument of hegemonic politics

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When states and terrorist groups clash, conflict takes place on terms defined by terrorists. Why?


A) Because states have difficulties locating terrorists
B) Because terrorists have difficulties locating state assets
C) Because that is prescribed by the rules of asymmetric warfare
D) Because terrorist groups are always the attacker

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Which concept fits this statement: "Safety from the threat of physical destruction"?


A) Balance of power
B) Deterrence
C) Traditional security
D) Hegemonic stability

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Terrorism can be seen as a form of which of the following?


A) Insurgency
B) Asymmetric conflict
C) Conventional warfare
D) Public violence

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List and briefly describe the different causes of terrorism. Examine the various approaches to explaining the causes of modern-day terrorism? Which approach do you feel is more effective in examining the causes of terrorism?

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List and briefly describe the main categories of weapons of mass destruction.

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The main categories of weapons of mass destruction are nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons. 1. Nuclear weapons: These are explosive devices that release energy from nuclear reactions. They can cause massive destruction and have the potential to kill millions of people and devastate entire cities. 2. Biological weapons: These are living organisms or toxins that are used to cause harm to humans, animals, or plants. They can be spread through the air, water, or food, and can cause widespread illness and death. 3. Chemical weapons: These are toxic chemicals that are used to cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment. They can be dispersed as gases, liquids, or solids, and can cause severe injury or death. These weapons are considered to be of mass destruction because of their potential to cause widespread death, destruction, and harm to the environment. They are highly regulated under international law, and their use is considered to be a serious violation of human rights and international norms.

Why do insurgents need the support of the civilian population?


A) Because they receive tax support from the noncombatants
B) Because they draft civilians into their insurgency
C) Because they are able to freely move behind enemy lines and live among civilians
D) Because they provide leadership, build schools, and create economic opportunities for civilians

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Some scholars argued that widespread nuclear proliferation would make the world safer. Describe these arguments. Do you agree with this assessment?

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Why did General Stanley McChrystal implement strict rules of engagement in Afghanistan?


A) He recognized that civilian casualties just made the insurgency stronger.
B) He was a sensitive General who wanted to limit the cost of war.
C) He disagreed with White House policy.
D) He came to like the Afghani people and wanted to limit their suffering.

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