“No single nation or alliance could be held responsible for the outbreak of war” How far do you agree with this opinion? The question of whether no single alliance or nation could be held responsible for the outbreak of war is a hotly debated topic. Source 2 strongly agrees with the statement giving the view that no one nation could be held responsible. However‚ source 1 gives the opposite view that German aggression was primarily responsible‚ which is supported‚ to a large extent by source
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Discuss the importance of two of the following in European diplomacy between 1870 and 1914: the Alliance System; global colonial rivalry; changing balance of power; nationalism. Introduction: - The years between 1870 and 1914 were very important when it came to European diplomacy. During these years‚ tensions built up and due to the formation of alliances‚ beginning with the Three Emperors’ League‚ two allied blocs were formed‚ defining the ally system before the world war. In addition‚ there
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Abel Girma IB History Mr Greenough March 2013 “An unnatural alliance that was bound to fall apart after the defeat of the common enemy.” To what extent does this statement explain the origin of the Cold War? World War II ended in May 1945 when the Allied troops met in Berlin‚ marking the defeat of the Nazi government. The US and USSR cooperated during the war to defeat the Axis although each had prewar tensions and differing ideologies which were reflected by disagreements over plans for post-War
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However‚ surely the ‘unnatural alliance’ between the USSR and the USA couldn’t last? The vast ideological gap‚ a difference in the leading figures contributed to the breakdown of friendship after the defeat of a common foe. Not only this‚ but it seems that the difference and change of the leading political figures‚ as well as the fear of spreading communism meant that the alliance was almost certain to fall apart. It is almost an undeniable assumption that the alliance of the USSR and USA was‚ as historian
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evolved around four major ones. Even Benthmann portrayed his frustration with attempting to isolate a major cause when his reply to the question of what started the war was "Oh‚ if only I knew". The four main causes were imperialism‚ militarism‚ alliances‚ and nationalism. Without these influences the war would have never happened. However‚ all four of these main causes were inspired and encouraged by nationalism. Nationalism is known as the love of ones own country. Through this love breeds an aspiration
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PressReleasePing Commemoration of the United Nations IDDR by UNESCO-SAARC Academic Alliance Highlights Neglected Measures of DRR & Introduces Key Reforms For ISDRHyogo Framework of Action 2005-20015. Historic Launch of ?DRR Deca-archic Model? & Post-DESPO Appraisal by SAIRI Research Initiative‚ indicates strategic flaws in DRR frameworks and entails technical aspects of disasters? aftermath consequences of epidemiological vulnerabilities and predispositions. A ?high-spot? emphasis and necessitating
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would not save the company. Thus‚ Louis Schweitzer‚ CEO of Renault‚ asked Carlos Ghosn to lead turnaround at Nissan. The two companies had agree to a major alliance in which Renault will cover the Nissan’s debt in return for 36.6% equity stake in the Japanese company. The merge would be the world’s fourth largest carmaker. The alliances deal made sense for both sides: Nissan‘s strength in North America filled an important gap for Renault‚ while Renault’s cash reduced Nissan’s mountain of debt. The
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1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background of Renault and Nissan French Renault is the ninth largest manufacturer with 4.3% of the market in the world. Bartlett‚ Ghoshal‚ and Beamish (2008‚ p. 587-588) found “In the spring of 1997‚ Georges Douin‚ Executive Vice President in charge of corporate strategy‚ had submitted an international development plan to Renault’s Management Committee‚ at the request of Louis Schweitzer.” Renault wants to entry in the Asian market. Especially‚ it researched Nissan which
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Chemical‚ and Telecommunications firms in the world by 2010. According to Gary Witzenburg (2003)‚ CEO of Nissan Motor Company Carlos Ghosen would take the helm of the company in 1999 and restructure from top down. Carlos Ghosen bought with him from Renault about 25 people‚ but probably no more than 15 were experts and
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Nissan who was in financial difficulties and had already established position in the market looked like a perfect fit for both sides. In revenge for teaming up with Renault‚ Nissan could obtain financial support as well as a market presence in a new market – Europe and South America (Donnelly et al.‚ 2005) 4.3.1.1 Renault Renault‚ headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt‚ back in the time of the merger was a relatively young company‚
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