Iran & the Middle East — Glossary

Winston Churchill’s style of resolute, inspiring leadership during crises, especially World War II.

A strategy that prevents [Aggression](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/glossary/aggression) by threatening credible and severe retaliation.

An informal arrangement among major powers to manage international order and prevent conflict through cooperation.

A movement to achieve independence and unify Vietnam through resistance against colonial and foreign powers.

A jihadist militant group that controlled large parts of Iraq and Syria from 2014, known for extreme violence and terrorism.

An informal arrangement where great powers cooperate to maintain international order and prevent conflict.

The 1991 military campaign by coalition forces to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation during the Gulf War.

A region or country over which a powerful state exerts predominant political, economic, or military control.

Regions where a powerful state exerts predominant political, economic, or military control without formal authority.

A 1962 Cold War confrontation between the U.S. and the Soviet Union over Soviet ballistic missiles deployed in Cuba, nearly leading to nuclear war.