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International Relations Questions	sholly	06/03/06
Write short notes on teh Following Deterance Collective security balance of power First and second strike capabilities
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ROLCAM		06/03/06
1) deterrence, noun. a. the act or process of deterring. Ex. The main objects of imprisonment should be ... deterrence from crime and the reformation of offenders (Contemporary Review). b. a deterrent. Ex. It seems likely that deterrence carried by bombers will be as effective as deterrence carried by ballistic missiles (Bulletin of Atomic Scientists). c. the use of a deterrent. Ex. The strategy of deterrence consists essentially of maintaining the capability of striking a devastating nuclear retaliatory blow against any enemy who attacks us or our vital interests (Hanson W. Baldwin).Balance of power is a system of maintaining peace through an even distribution of military and economic power among nations or groups of nations. Countries achieve a balance of power by forming alliances so that no nation or alliance is strong enough to take over. ########################################### 2)Collective security resembles the balance of power system. Each member of a group of nations agrees to come to the aid of any other member if that nation is attacked. The combined strength of the group discourages attacks. Such groups include the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). ############################################# 3)A balance of power system must have at least three powerful countries. If any nation gains too much power, the others form an alliance against it. In most cases, each member of an alliance agrees to defend any other member that is under attack. The strength of the alliance discourages attacks. During the early 1900's, for example, a balance of power existed between the six chief powers of Europe. Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy belonged to a group called the Triple Alliance, which opposed a group called the Triple Entente, consisting of Britain, France, and Russia. To maintain a balance of power, nations must be willing to form an alliance with any country despite differences in political beliefs or goals. Most such alliances are short-term agreements. Nations also should build up their military and economic strength so no other nation achieves an overwhelming military advantage. Countries must try to settle international disagreements by discussions and other peaceful means instead of going to war. If one of the major nations is weakened by war, the entire balance of power system may collapse. A balance of power system differs from a bipolar system, in which there are only two major nations and nearly all other countries side with one of the two. In a bipolar system, none of the countries can serve as power balancers. ############################################ 4)a) First assault on an enemy. This is referred to as a first strike capability. 4)b) Second , follow up strike. This is referred to as a second strike capability. ########################################### rolcam.

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