International Relations - POSC 292 Resource Guide

A form of collaboration on military issues between generally antagonistic states or potential rivals, involving limits on the development, production, deployment, or use of arms.

Reduction of a country's weapons of war.

Rule of enemy territory under military occupation. It is distinguished from martial law, which is the temporary rule by domestic armed forces over disturbed areas.

In his 1961 farewell address, President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned of the dangers of the increasing influence of the “military-industrial complex.” The phrase itself refers to the close relationship between the Department of Defense and civilian contractors that build or supply weapons systems and equipment for the U.S. military.

A minimal definition of power would refer to the ability of one agent to affect the actions or attitudes of another.

Nationalism has historically been blamed for horrendous violent conflicts generated (or perpetrated) in the name of national sentiment. This article will briefly explore this legacy, beginning with an elaboration of the various classes or theories of international relations that have been developed in an attempt to understand the causes of war and the sources of violent conflict, in hopes that this understanding can lead to effective strategies to avoid, or at least mitigate, such conflict.

The International Crisis Group is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation committed to preventing and resolving deadly conflict.

SIPRI is an independent international institute dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament