Superpowers Flashcards
Superpower
A nation that is able to exert its power and influence anywhere in the world. It is a dominant global force
Ideology
A set of beliefs
Hyper power
An unchallenged dominant power in all aspects
Hard power
Power through force
Soft power
Power through persuasion
Pillar concept
C. Dunn
Accepts that superpower status has multiple faucets
What are the 5 elements of the pillar concept
- Military
- Political
- Cultural
- Resources
- Economic
Types of weapons owned can be representative of military power
USA, Russia, UK, France, China, India
Examples of Hard Power
Military Action
Formation of alliances to marginalise other countries
Who made the Heartland theory
Mackinder
Heartland theory
Was believed to be key to the domination of the world as it is a large portion of land
Unipolar world
one superpower dominating
Bi polar world
two superpowers with opposing ideologies compete for power
multipolar world
many superpowers and emerging powers competing for domination in regions
Hegemony
A term used to describe the dominance of a superpower over other countries
