Power Flashcards
1
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What is the definition of power?
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The ability to exert influence over others to do something they may not do otherwise
2
Q
What are some issues with power as a concept ?
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- It has an exclusive nature suggesting that it is hard to measure
3
Q
What is the definition of hard power ?
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Hard power refers to power obtained from military or economic, coercion to influence the behaviour or interests of other political bodies
4
Q
Give three examples of hard power
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- US military spending in 2020 778 billion compared to china and the uk which spends 59.2b . demonstrates the domination of the US and there influential abilities to use hard power
- Iraq war 2003- displays hard power
- Nuclear weapons russia 7000 compared to uk which has 215- shows a clear difference between hard power and soft power
5
Q
What is economic power ? Give some examples.
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This is power that involves inducements or incentives to act in a particular way eg economic sanctions eg
- EU sanctions against Russia since 2014
- Sanctions against the Apartheid in south Africa 1968
6
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What is the definition of soft power ?
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- Ability to shape the preferences of others by attraction rather than coercion
- diplomacy and culture
7
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How else is soft power defined ?
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As cultural power- shared values.
- cultural connection s contribute to the effectiveness of soft power
8
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Give examples of cultural assets
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- EU has the biggest single market ,which means that alot of states want to trade with them
