Fundamental Extraterritoriality
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Terrtoriality:
* the behavior of a male animal that defines and defends its territory (Princeton.edu)
* geography of political organizations and political power emerging in globalization which transcends territories and borders (Baylis, Smith & Owens 2008)
Fundamentalism:
* strict inerpretation of a religious-cultural form, drawn from particular understandings - often literal - of basic/fundamental scripture, doctrines, and practices (Baylis, Smith & Owens 2008) The Globalization of World Politics
* the interpretation of every word in the sacred texts as literal truth (Princeton.edu)
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| So that’s good, even though your housemates emanate extraterritoriality, you are able to live comfortably | yes, this is because i’m a fundamentalitst! | what’s mine is mine, and what’s theirs is mine too |
Détente
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Define Détente : a French term, meaning a relaxing or easing; the term has been used in international politics especially between nations since the early 1970s.
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| So, things with my house mates are a little better | We have agreed to detente for the moment | Well, i’m glad to hear that things are easier for you now… | … but what does detente mean? | not sure, but i think they mean ‘we’ll get along fine if we sleep in de house, | … and you sleep in de tente’ |