Question 1

Which approach to explaining the causes of terrorism is most effective at defining the root causes?

Accepted Answer

A)   System-level approaches
B)   Individual-level approaches
C)   Societal-level approaches
D)   All approaches can be effective at defining root causes of terrorism.

Question 2

List and briefly describe the five different categories of weapons of mass destruction.

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Question 3

Which concept best reflects this statement: "The more powerful a state becomes, the more other states will perceive it as a threat, and begin to treat it accordingly?"

Accepted Answer

A)   Coercive diplomacy
B)   Security dilemma
C)   Deterrence
D)   Traditional security

Question 4

The risk that developed during the Cold War in which the existence of nuclear weapons would serve as an incentive to strike first is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)   crisis stability.
B)   nuclear deterrence.
C)   nuclear defense.
D)   security dilemma. A

Question 5

Which scholar claimed that proliferation of nuclear weapons makes the world more safe?

Accepted Answer

A)   Carl von Clausewitz
B)   John DeLuca
C)   Winston Churchill
D)   Kenneth Waltz

Question 6

In order to demonstrate credibility in making a threat against another country, a country must have two characteristics. They are

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A)   willingness and capability to carry out the threat.
B)   strong rhetoric and political will.
C)   military power and purpose.
D)   hope and optimism.

Question 7

Describe the security dilemma. What are some modern day examples of this dilemma in action?

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The security dilemma is a concept in international relations that refers to a situation where one state's efforts to increase its own security leads to a decrease in the security of other states, ultimately leading to an escalation of tensions and potential conflict. This dilemma arises from the inherent uncertainty and lack of trust between states, as each state's actions to enhance its own security are often perceived as threatening by other states.

One modern day example of the security dilemma in action is the ongoing tensions between the United States and China in the Asia-Pacific region. The United States has increased its military presence and alliances in the region as part of its strategy to counter China's growing influence and assertiveness. However, China views these actions as a threat to its own security and has responded by expanding its military capabilities and asserting its territorial claims in the South China Sea, leading to a dangerous cycle of escalation and mistrust.

Another example is the nuclear arms race between India and Pakistan. Both countries have developed and tested nuclear weapons in response to perceived security threats from each other, leading to a situation where any conflict between the two could potentially escalate to a catastrophic nuclear exchange.

Overall, the security dilemma continues to be a significant factor in shaping international relations and can have serious implications for global peace and stability. It highlights the need for effective communication, diplomacy, and confidence-building measures to mitigate the potential for conflict and promote mutual security.

Question 8

Will nuclear weapons make the world more or less safe? Explain the arguments on either side of this debate.

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The question of whether nuclear weapons ...

Question 9

__________ weapons use a powerful burst of energy to damage electronic circuits.

Accepted Answer

A)   Radiological
B)   Electroencephalogram
C)   Chemical
D)   Electromagnetic pulse

Question 10

Madrid, London, and Bombay have all experienced

Accepted Answer

A)   insurgent warfare.
B)   terrorist attacks.
C)   crisis stability.
D)   asymmetric warfare.

Question 11

According to the "Defense/Deterrence Continuum," which of the following falls under the pure defensive use category?

Accepted Answer

A)   Most insurgent strategies
B)   Ground troops and tanks
C)   Walls, fortifications
D)   Strategic nuclear weaponry

Question 12

The definition of terrorism contains three points. Which one of the following is not included in the definition?

Accepted Answer

A)   Terrorism is a method, not a goal.
B)   Terrorism is simply senseless violence.
C)   Terrorism is violence committed by a nongovernmental actor.
D)   The target of terrorism is not the direct victims but broader society.

Question 13

In a war-fighting situation, winning the "hearts and minds" of civilians refers to

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A)   providing material benefits to the people under attack.
B)   an increase in foreign aid to areas of conflict.
C)   obtaining the support of the noncombatants so that they won't support the insurgents.
D)   the use of low-tech munitions in order to limit collateral damage.

Question 14

Chemical weapons can include all of the following except

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A)   blistering agents.
B)   riot control agents.
C)   choking agents.
D)   nerve agents.

Question 15

The United States leads most other countries in every category of weaponry except

Accepted Answer

A)   nuclear weapons.
B)   military technology.
C)   number of soldiers.
D)   military budget.

Question 16

Weapons of mass destruction (WMD)  are especially effective at strengthening deterrence because they

Accepted Answer

A)   are useful under any war situation.
B)   increase the damage that can be inflicted on an attacker.
C)   are inexpensive and easy to use.
D)   even the playing field because all actors have a WMD arsenal.

Question 17

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Every threat

Accepted Answer

A)   is credible.
B)   is an offer to negotiate.
C)   will lead to the use of force.
D)   comes from a state with a greater expected utility than the state being threatened.

Question 19

Low-tech weapons have proliferated in recent years because of falling prices. The prices have fallen as a result of

Accepted Answer

A)   new ways to produce these weapons.
B)   intense competition in the global arms industry.
C)   a reduction in the need for such weapons.
D)   too few conflicts that require these weapons. B

Question 20

Strategic implications of drones are especially important

Accepted Answer

A)   for deterrence possibilities.
B)   in counterinsurgency operations.
C)   for profit maximization in various military industries.
D)   in coercive diplomacy applications.

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