Superpowers EQ1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a superpower
A
A superpower is a nation with the ability to project it’s influence anywhere in the world and be a dominant global force
2
Q
What defines a superpower
A
- Physical size
- Demographic
- Resources
- Cultural
- Political
- Military strength
- Economic strength
3
Q
Hard and soft power
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Soft power refers to the power of persuasion. Some countries are able to make others follow their lead by making policies attractive and appealing
Hard power refers to getting your way by force
4
Q
Geopolitics can exhibit different types of polarity
A
Unipolar: this is the world dominated by one superpower e.g British Empire
Bipolar: this is the world in which two superpowers with opposing ideologies compete for power e.g Cold War
Multi-polar: a world where many superpowers and emerging powers compete for power in different regions
