Power Flashcards
Power
Power is seen as the ability to effect change rather than it being viewed as a unitary or independent force, is as an aspect of relations among people function within a social organisation
Joseph Nye
The ability to influence others in order to get what outcome you want
Hard Power
Power through the use of force like an army or sanctions
Soft Power
Using persuasion and influence to attain power
Smart Power
A mix of both power through force and persuasion
Capability Power
The potential power of a nation-state
Relational Power
Relational power defines a country’s power by how much more powerful the country is compared to other countries.
Structural Power
When states influence the political ideas, structures, and frameworks of global politics
Economic Power
States ability to use wealth to obtain desired outcomes
Military Power
Essentially hard power using force on another group: Bigger army more powerful
Social/Cultural Power
Exporting and sharing culture to other states