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Peace
“The post-Second World War (1939-1945) decades (1945-1990) were marked by intense rivalry between two superpowes'. Examine the statement.
The post-war decades were marked by intense rivalry between two superpowers–the capitalist USA and the communist USSR—for world supremacy.
(i)Since nuclear weapons had become the new currency of power, both countries began to make and stockpile them on a large scale.
(ii)The Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962 was a particularly dark episode in this unfolding military competition.
(iii)It began when American spy planes discovered Soviet nuclear missiles in neighbouring Cuba.
(iv)The USA responded by organising a naval blockade of Cuba and threatening military action against the USSR, if the missiles were not removed.
(v)This eyeball-to-eyeball confrontation ended when the Soviet Union withdrew the missiles.
(vi)During the two weeks it lasted, the crisis had brought humanity perilously close to the brink of total destruction.
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Mention the three distinct approaches which have shaped the strategies used for the pursuit and maintenance of peace.
Write a note on Pacifism.
Cite few examples of peace development in the contemporary world.
Describe the meaning of peace.
Explain the different forms of Structural Violence.
Do you think that a change towards a peaceful world, needs a change in the way people think? Can mind promote peace and is it enough to focus only on the human mind?
A State must protect the lives and rights of its citizens. However, at times its own actions are a source of violence against some of its citizens. Comment with the help of some examples
Peace can be best realised when there is freedom, equality and justice. Do you agree?
Peace can be best realised when there is freedom, equality and justice. Do you agree?
Use of violence does not achieve just ends in the long run. What do you think about this statement?
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