What Is the Difference Between Positive and Normative Statements

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Essay

What is the difference between positive and normative statements?

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Definitions:

Soviet Aggression

Refers to the actions taken by the Soviet Union to expand its influence and territory during the Cold War, often seen as threats to non-communist countries.

National Security State

A concept referring to a government where a nation's resources and efforts are significantly directed toward maintaining and defending national security.

Cold War

A period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States and their respective allies, lasting from the end of World War II until the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, characterized by threats, propaganda, and other measures short of open warfare.

National Security Apparatus

The collective institutions and operations aimed at protecting a country from threats and ensuring the safety of its citizens.