Problem
Instability in relations between allies of superpowers
Other Names:
Disputes among alliesOffending the sovereignty of allies
Nature:
Given the widespread conviction that regardless of first strike, both superpowers would be destroyed, it is probable that the superpowers (the USSR and the USA) will not fight over disagreements between themselves, but will be dragged into war by disagreements between their allies.
Background:
Some historians maintain that World War I was not brought about by deep hostility between Russia and Germany, but by the instability in relations among the lesser nations to which these powers were allied.
Broader Problems:
InstabilityDisagreement within alliances Aggravates:
Military expeditions against friendly powers Strategies:
Enforcing sanctions through secondary boycottsNegotiating disputes among alliesDestabilizing relations among allies of superpowers Values:
StabilityDisputeInstability Subject(s):
Defence → Defence Government → Nation state
Law → Arbitration
Societal Problems → Instability
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
03.06.2019 – 20:01 CEST