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Power and the international system - Coggle Diagram
Power and the international system
Power
Means by which an international actor can influence or force other actors because of the capabilities it possesses.
Power & Countries
Natural sources
Geography, resources, population
Non natural sources
Soft power
Leadership, image, public support)
Hard power
Industrial development, army)
International system
Distribution of Power between countries at a certain moment in time.
Types
Bipolar
Has two equally important actors.
Multipolar
Has several different countries whose power is comparative
Unipolar
Has only one actor.
90’s theories
CLASH OF CIVILIZATIONS
Globalization has made culture more relevant. In the past, people fought for political or ideological reasons.Now we fight for cultural reasons.
THE END OF HISTORY
Victory of capitalism means no more conflicts.Democracy and Capitalism are the best.
Our current system
Centripetal (UNION)
GLOBALIZATION
Process of cultural and economic integration.
SUPRANATIONALISM
Tendency to form IGO’s to solve common problems.
NEOLIBERALISM
Capitalism & Free trade
ECONOMIC INTEGRATION
Economic alliances or economic blocs
Centrifugal (SEPARATION)
NATIONALISM
Sense of identity or belonging.
TERRORISM
Use of violence and intimidation against civilians to achieve political goals.
FUNDAMENTALISM
Conservative interpretation of religion or ideology resulting in strict obedience and fanaticism.
Power analysis
Theories of IR
LIBERALISM
International cooperation is convenient for everybody.Military power is not the only important one. Economic and social power are very important too.
REALISM
Motivation for states: Having more power. Military power is the most important one.
RADICALISM
Dominant states exploit the less developed countries. It considers that Capitalism as a system and in particular MNCs and international banks help to continue this exploitation
CONSTRUCTIVISM
International politics are not static.They are shaped by ideas, collective values, and culture.Example: Democracy, Absolutism, etc...
Responses
How do countries respond in a conflict
BILATERAL
With a partner. Mutually benefitial
MULTILATERAL
Group action Common issue
UNILATERAL
Alone. Own interest
Levels of analysis
DOMESTIC
State / Country
INTERSTATE/SYSTEM
Type of system
INDIVIDUAL
Leader
GLOBAL
World
