Polarity Flashcards
What is polarity?
the nature of the international system at any given time in terms of how power is distributed.
What is bipolarity?
international system revolving around two poles.
Give an example of the existence of bipolarity.
USSR vs USA in the Cold War.
What is multipolarity?
international system revolving around three or more poles.
give an example of the existence of multipolarity.
NGO’s involved in politics, UN and NATO helping to make decisions and end disputes.
What is unipolarity?
international system in which there is only one dominant pole.
Give an example of unipolarity.
US Hegemony- world’s largest economy, strongest military power, able to exert power in UN and created NATO.
Describe your Russia case study
Economic boom due to oil and gas
extensive national resources
strong influence over Eastern Europe- supplies energy
Energy Superpower
