What is the Non-Aggression Principle?

Introduction The non-aggression principle (NAP), also called the non-aggression axiom, is a concept in which aggression, defined as initiating or threatening any forceful interference (violating or breaching conduct) against an individual, their property, or promises (contracts) for which the aggressor is liable and in which the individual is a counterparty, is inherently wrong. Refer to… Read More

What is a Treaty of Friendship?

Introduction A treaty of friendship, also known as a friendship treaty, is a common generic name for any treaty establishing close ties between countries. Friendship treaties have been used for agreements about use and development of resources, territorial integrity, access to harbours, trading lanes and fisheries, and promises of cooperation. Whilst not common, there are… Read More

What Do We Mean By ‘Military Terminology’?

Introduction Military terminology refers to the terms and language of military organisations and personnel as belonging to a discrete category. As distinguishable by their usage in military doctrine, they serve to depoliticise, dehumanise, or otherwise abstract discussion about its operations from an actual description thereof. Refer to Military Slang. Common Understanding The operational pressure for… Read More

What is a Two-Front War?

Introduction According to military terminology, a two-front war occurs when opposing forces encounter on two geographically separate fronts. The forces of two or more allied parties usually simultaneously engage an opponent in order to increase their chances of success. The opponent consequently encounters severe logistic difficulties, as they are forced to divide and disperse their… Read More

An Overview of the Treaty of Defensive Alliance (Bolivia-Peru) (1873)

Introduction The Treaty of Defensive Alliance was a secret defence pact between Bolivia and Peru. Signed in the Peruvian capital, Lima, on 06 February 1873, the document was composed of eleven central articles that outlined its necessity and stipulations and one additional article that ordered the treaty to be kept secret until both contracting parties… Read More