What specific conditions in post-war Iraq, according to the text, contributed to the creation of a power vacuum that extremist organizations later exploited?
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Practise MYP History questions on 13.2 Humanitarian Crises and review the explanations to check your understanding.
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What specific conditions in post-war Iraq, according to the text, contributed to the creation of a power vacuum that extremist organizations later exploited?
Besides political risk and cost, what other factor is mentioned as a reason global institutions like the UN or AU might hesitate to act in a crisis?
When the international community fails to act during the early stages of a humanitarian crisis, how does this inaction typically affect the psychology of the perpetrators of violence?
According to the textbook, what often fills the gap when a government collapses or withdraws during a crisis?
According to the textbook, why does the process of rebuilding become far more difficult if a response to a crisis is delayed?
Weak government institutions and poor reconstruction
A strong international military presence in all cities
High levels of foreign direct investment
A surplus of jobs and labor
Lack of agreement
Excessive abundance of resources
A total lack of media interest
A global mandate for inaction
It causes them to seek diplomatic solutions
It makes them confident they can act without consequences
It leads them to dismantle their militias
It forces them to reduce the scale of their violence
Democratic elections
Armed groups and extremist organisations
Local business councils
International relief agencies
Because most civilians prefer to remain in refugee camps
Because the climate usually changes during the conflict
Because infrastructure has collapsed and costs have skyrocketed
Because international law forbids rebuilding after a year