6.2.3 Conflict and Security

• What does conflict refer to in a political context?

  Clashes over power, resources, values, or territory
• In the context of politics, security involves measures taken to protect the state, its citizens, and their interests
• Provide an example of political conflict mentioned in the text.

  Civil war in Syria
• National defense policies of France are an example of security measures.
• What is an example of ideological differences as a source of political conflict?

  Brexit
• Resource scarcity, such as competition for water, is a key source of political conflict
• Match the type of political conflict with its example:

  Intra-state conflict ↔️ Civil war in Syria

  Inter-state conflict ↔️ Iraq-Iran War

  Ethnic conflict ↔️ Bosnian War
• What is the role of military strength in political security?

  Protect the state from threats
• Diplomatic strategies are crucial for maintaining security and resolving political conflicts
• The Syrian civil war is an example of political conflict.
• What is an example of security measures mentioned in the text?

  National defense policies of France
• Ideological differences, such as varying opinions on European integration, can lead to political conflict
• What is an example of a territorial dispute causing political conflict?

  Conflict between Israel and Palestine
• Intra-state conflict occurs within the borders of a single country.
• What are the three main categories of political conflict?

  Intra-state, inter-state, ethnic
• Intra-state conflict often occurs between the government and insurgent groups
• Inter-state conflict involves disputes between sovereign nations.
• What is the primary cause of ethnic conflict?

  Tensions between ethnic groups
• Match the type of conflict with its example:

  1️⃣ Intra-state conflict

  2️⃣ Syrian civil war

  3️⃣ Inter-state conflict

  4️⃣ Iraq-Iran War
• Short-term security impacts of conflict include increased violence and the displacement of people
• Long-term security impacts of conflict include erosion of state institutions and prolonged mistrust.
• What is a common long-term effect of ethnic conflicts?

  Segregation and mistrust
• Match the conflict resolution strategy with its example:

  Diplomatic Efforts ↔️ Iran Nuclear Deal

  Mediation/Arbitration ↔️ Norway’s mediation between Israelis and Palestinians

  Military Strength ↔️ French military interventions in Africa

  Intelligence Gathering ↔️ CIA operations against terrorist groups
• In the realm of politics, conflict can range from peaceful debates to violent confrontations
• Security involves measures to protect a state and its citizens from threats.
• What is an example of a conflict caused by resource scarcity?

  Water rights disputes in the Middle East
• What is an example of an inter-state conflict?

  Iraq-Iran War
• The Syrian civil war is an example of an intra-state conflict that has led to short-term violence and long-term regional instability
• Match the security enhancement strategy with its benefit:

  1️⃣ Diplomatic Efforts

  2️⃣ Negotiation and peaceful resolution

  3️⃣ Intelligence Gathering

  4️⃣ Identifying and preventing threats

  5️⃣ Social Cohesion

  6️⃣ Building trust and understanding between groups