International Conflict

2. the act of influencing another state's behavior by imposing costs, either through threats or the use of limited force, to achieve a desired policy outcome
3. a situation where defensive measures by one state are seen as threatening by others.
7. a state that possesses military or economic might, or both, and general influence vastly superior to that of other states.
8. a situation of high tension and uncertainty between states, often on the brink of war.
9. a pattern of competitive acquisition of military capability between two or more countries.
11. the process by which conflict intensifies or spreads over time
14. a situation in which two or more actors pursue incompatible goals, often involving coercion or violence.
15. a mistaken belief about another state’s intentions or capabilities that can lead to conflict.
16. the established method of influencing the decisions and behaviour of foreign governments and peoples through dialogue, negotiation, and other measures short of war or violence

1. military strategy under which one power uses the threat of reprisal effectively to preclude an attack from an adversary power.
4. military posture focused on resisting attack and protecting territory.
5. an act or policy of expansion carried out by one state at the expense of another by means of an unprovoked military attack.
6. military posture or capability aimed at gaining territory or defeating others first.
10. the aim or effort to change (aspects of) the international status quo
12. a formal agreement between two or more states for mutual support in case of war.
13. imbalances in power, capabilities, information, or other resources between states or international actors, leading to unequal interactions and outcomes.