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Superpowers EQ1 Flashcards

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What is a superpower?

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

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What are the characteristics of superpowers?

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Strong military influence
Political influence
Cultural influence
Access to natural resources
Established economy

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What is an emerging superpower?

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A rising economic influence of a nation steadily increasing their presence in global affairs
Eg china

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What is a hyper power?

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Unchallenged superpower that is dominant in all aspects of power
Eg USA 1990-2010

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What is a regional superpower?

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Country that has significant influence and power within a specific region

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What is the definition of hard power?

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Use of military force

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What is the definition of soft power?

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Using cultural influences to influence decisions
USA- English speaking, largely involved, strongly involved, strong cultural influence

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What is sharp power?

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Manipulation of political decision making
Eg hacking
Espionage- spys to obtain military and political info

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What is Mackinder’s Heartland Theory?

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argued the central region of europe and east asia (russia-china) was the key geo-strategic region in the world, if had control had control of most of the globes human + physical resources

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What is a multi-polar world?

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many broadly equal powers with regional influence but less global influence

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What is a hegemony?

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Control one state holds over others

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What is a multi-polar world?

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Many broadly equal powers with regional influence but less global influence

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What is a bi-polar world?

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2 opposing superpowers with different ideologies broadly equal in status

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What is an example of a bi-polar world?

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During the Cold War USSR and USA

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An example of a multi-polar world?

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European Imperialism

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What is a uni-polar world?

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One globally dominant superpower or hyper power

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What is an example of a uni-power?

18
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What is neo-colonialism?

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Practice of using capitalism,globalisation + cultural imperialism to influence a developing country

19
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What are the possible mechanisms of neo-colonial control?

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Strategic alliances
Aid
TNC investment
Terms of trade
Debt

20
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What is strategic alliances?

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Military alliances between superpowers and developing nations
Makes them dependent on aid

21
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What is aid?

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Development aid with conditions forcing recipient countries to agree to there policies + priorities suggested by donor

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What is TNc investment?

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Investment from abroad creates jobs + wealth
Depend on receiving country following policies

23
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What is the terms of trade?

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Low community export prices for imported goods from developed countries
Hinders development

24
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What is debt?

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Developing countries borrow money end up in debtor-creditor relationship

25
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India Case Study facts

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Britain had direct control until 1858
Helped Britain expand into south east Asia
1858- policy of promoting British language and culture
1947- became independent

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What countries are involved in the BRICS?

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Brazil
Russia
India
China
South Africa

27
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Strengths of Brazil?

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Rich in natural resources
Energy independent in oil + biofuels
Regional leader of Latin America
Strong global soft power

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Weaknesses of Brazil?

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Unstable economy
High rates of inflation
Small military- had recent investment
Economy suffers boom + bust
Needs to control deforestation
Education levels are lacking

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Weaknesses of Russia?

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Invasion of Ukraine exposed to poorly trained military
Ageing + declining population
Extreme levels of inequality
Overly dependent on oil and gas

30
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Strengths of Russia?

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nuclear power with large military capacity
huge oil + gas reserves - source of wealth
permeant seat on UN security council

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Strengths of India?

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world’s largest population
economic growth of 7% a year
growing working age
English + graduates wide spread
nuclear armed
largest military personnel

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Weaknesses of India?

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future resource shortage- water and energy
poor transport + energy infrastructure
high levels of poverty
poor political relations

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Strengths of China?

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ongoing property market decline
world’s largest navy
new coal fired power station each week
modern transport
highly educated
military tech + reach growing

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Weaknesses of China?

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major pollution issues
tense relations with south east asia
relies on imported materials

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China Case study facts?

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