1. Bipolar = A world with two superpowers
- Even though you might think of bipolar disorder involving emotional highs and lows, in reference to the world it means that there are two superpowers. "Bi" means two and "polar" means opposites.
2. Multipolar= A world with many great powers
- This is similar to bipolar, but instead of two great superpowers, there are multiple (hence "multi").
3. Genocide = The systematic killing of a people group by another
- Genocide is a term used to describe violence against a group of people based on national, ethnic, racial, or religious groups. The Holocaust, where German Nazis killed Jews, is an example of a genocide. Another example is the genocide of the Tutsi in Rwanda.
4. Humanitarian = A person or group that tries to improve the lives of others
- Humanitarians promote human welfare and generally offer services or aid to people in need, such as the homeless, refugees, or victims of natural disasters.
5. Ratify = To give formal approval to an agreement
- This approval is generally given in a signed treaty or contract.
6. Detente = An easing of tensions between two nations
- This is usually done through verbal communication.
7. Ideology = A system of social beliefs, ideas, and values
- This is usually in reference to economic or political theory and policy.
