Superpowers Flashcards

1
Q

What is a superpower?

A

A nation with the ability to project its influence anywhere in the world and be a dominant global force

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2
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What is a hyperpower?

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An unchallenged superpower, dominant in all aspects of power e.g. USA

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3
Q

Aspects of power?

A

MCREP

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4
Q

Scramble 4 Africa?

A

1880s to 1910s

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5
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Sphere of influence?

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The geographical area over which a powerful country can exert its authority

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6
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Hegemony?

A

Dominance of a superpower over other countries

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7
Q

Military spending: China VS USA

A

2014:
USA = 581 bn
China = 129 bn

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8
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Theories of power?

A
Modernisation
Dependency theory (core, cosmo vs poor periphery)
World systems (core, semi-periphery and periphery)
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9
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Top six media companies origin?

A

USA

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10
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Why is USA at war in China about trade?

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Due to Chinese intellectual property theft

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11
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What does intellectual property law protect?

A
  1. patents
  2. trade marks
  3. copyrights
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12
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Who to call in event of crisis?

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  1. Who are trusted to do the right thing
  2. Who have the global reach
  3. Who has the money and tech
  • global reach, money and tech, trust
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13
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Why is the idea of world police an old idea?

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Dates back to 4 winners after end of WW2

CREATION OF UNSC (USA, USSR, UK, CHINA, FRANCE)

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14
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What is UNSC for ?

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Maintaining international peace and security

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15
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UNSC members?

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5 permanent

10 who change every 2 years (inc countries like Belgium Cote d Ivoire, Kuwait and Germany)

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16
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How can security council maintain int law?

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  1. Sanctions
  2. Endorsing a country’s military force
  3. UN peacekeeping force