Understanding Global Conflicts

Understanding Global Conflicts

Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers based on your knowledge of global conflicts and their impacts.

1. Which of the following is often considered a primary cause of international conflict?

2. The Cold War is an example of what type of conflict?

3. A   is a prolonged armed struggle occurring within the borders of a single country.

4. The United Nations was established to promote international cooperation and prevent   among nations.

5.   refers to the movement of people away from their homes due to conflict, persecution, or natural disaster.

6. Economic sanctions are a non-military tool often used to pressure countries to change their policies.

7. A treaty is a formal agreement between two or more sovereign states.

8. Describe two different types of impacts that armed conflicts can have on civilian populations.

9. Explain the concept of 'humanitarian intervention' in the context of international conflict.

10. Identify one historical example of a successful peace negotiation and briefly explain why it was successful.

11. Using the world map below, identify and label two regions that have experienced significant conflict in the last 50 years. Briefly describe the nature of one of these conflicts.