What factors accelerated or exacerbated terrorism and other asymmetric threats after the Cold War?
What will be an ideal response?
Varies. The rise of terrorism and other asymmetric threats was exacerbated by five factors. First, new information technologies empowered individual terrorist cells and allowed global communication and coordination among cells. Second, modern technology (in particular urban, energy, communication, and transportation infrastructure) made great powers more vulnerable to terrorist attacks. Third, small groups have a superior offensive advantage, and defense against small groups is very costly. Fourth, terrorists enjoy support from state sponsors. Fifth, the spread of weapons of mass destruction was facilitated both by information technology and by the help of rogue states.
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a. in which most of the seats in the legislature are distributed to the party that receives the majority of votes. b. in which seats in the legislature are distributed in proportion to the number of votes that a party receives. c. in which all parties participating in an election are guaranteed a certain number of seats. d. that tends to have only two major parties. e. that is inherently unfair because it hinders minor parties.
Supporters of the Constitution feared which type of states would never want to ratify?
a. Least populous states b. Most populous states c. Southern states d. Northeastern states
"Sit-ins" are an example of direct action
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What did the Rome Statute do?
a. Ended foreign aid to countries with family planning and abortion services b. Ended the ethnic conflicts in Kosovo c. Began the process of creating an International Criminal Court d. Ended the ethnic conflicts in Somalia