Superpowers key terms Flashcards
Sphere of influence
a country or area in which another country has power to affect developments although it has no formal authority
Soft power
being able to make you policy/country seem appealing to others by for example having an attractive culture
Hard power
getting your own way usually by force for example invasion.
Economics can also be a hard power if sanctions are placed on a country
Underdevelopment
the way in which a country seeks to internationally not allow for the development of another country socially, politically, environmentally or economically
Dependency theory
the model that suggest the core and periphery of the world are interdependent on each other
Core
the engine of economic growth and are characterised by modern technologies as well as high skilled high waged workers
Periphery
low-technology production methods accompanied by low skill and low wage labour
Semi-periphery
have organisational characteristics of both core and periphery countries and are often located between core and periphery regions
TNC (Trans National Corporation)
companies that operate in more than one country
Smart power
involves strategic use of diplomacy, persuasion, and the projection of power and influence in way that have political and social legitimacy
NGO (Non government organisation)
a non-profit organisation that operates independently of any government, typically one whose purpose is to address social or political issues
Bi-polar world
a system of world order in which the majority of global economic, military and cultural influence is held between 2 states
Uni-polar world
a system of world order in which the majority of global economic, military and cultural influence is held between 1 state
Multi-polar world
a system of world order in which the majority of global economic, military and cultural influence is held between three or more states
Cold war
the state of hostility that existed between the Soviet bloc countries and the Western powers from 1945 to 1990
