Power Tier Military Power Economic Power Political Influence Cultural Influence Technological Power Diplomatic Reach Examples…
Category: Power Dynamics
“Liberal interdependence” masks realist power dynamics
Concept Keohane & Nye (Liberal View) Barkin’s Realist Critique Key Implications Nature of Power Diffused;…
Reverse-Engineering the International System
Category Key Elements Purpose/Function Power Dynamics 1. Core Actors – Sovereign states (US, China, EU,…
Energy as a Geopolitical Weapon
Strategy Method Example Key Players Targets 1. Dominating Production & Exports Control global supply to…
US relationships with the world
Dimension U.S.-Israel Relationship U.S.-Arab States Relationship U.S.-Other Key States (e.g., EU, China, Russia) Military Cooperation…
Strategic interests of the world superpowers
1. United States (US) Primary Interests: Global hegemony: Maintain military, economic, and technological dominance. Containment…
What does ANC need to do to improve their perception and performance?
**1. Crack Down on Corruption & Clean Up Its Image Prosecute High-Profile Cases: Speed up trials for…
The Cloward-Piven Strategy
Cloward-Piven Strategy Explained Aspect Description Tactics Examples/Applications Criticisms Origin Proposed in 1966 by sociologists Richard Cloward…
The Political & Economic Landscape
The chessboard Each block on the chessboard is a sector in the global economy. Each…
Russian led international institutions
1. Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Purpose: A military alliance focused on collective defense and regional security….