Superpowers Flashcards
World systems theory
Treats the world as a single unit and divides. Countries into cores, peripheries and semi-peripheries. This recognises that. Some countries are more developed (core) than others (periphery) whilst some are emerging (semi-periphery)
Dependency theory
Developing countries remain dependent on wealthier developed nations for trade
Modernisation theory
Countries move from underdevelopment to high mass consumption
Development theory
Colonialism is responsible for poverty’s persistence as rulers exploit their subjects
Colonialism
The act of gaining control, building an empire and exerting influence over other countries
Economic alliances
Trade blocs that promote trade between members, offer each other financial assistance ad loans and allow the migration of workers between states
Environmental alliances
Groups. Of countries that discuss and pledge to reduce greenhouse emission and protect the natural environment
Foreign direct investment (FDI)
The investment of money, infrastructure or assests by a foreign government or business
Hard power
Exerting a countrys influence over another through the use of economic or military intervention
Intellectual property
The ownership of ideas and designs, such as patents and copyrights
Mackinders heartland theory.
Whoever controls the heartland (Russia,Eastern Europe and parts of South Asia.) controls the majority of physical and Human Resources, and so will. Be a leading superpower.
Soft power
Exerting a countrys influence over another through cultural diffusion, political reform and FDI
Spheres of contest
Areas of competition for superpowers and emerging states, eg. Land ownership, intellectual property, state borders
Superpower
A superpower is a nation which is able to project its power and influence anywhere in the world; a dominant global force
Blue water navy definition
A maritime force capable of operating globally, essentially across the deep waters of open oceans
