The Balance of Power in Global Politics

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What is David Lake's view on power?

Power is about control over resources.
Power is about control over actors. (correct)
Power is about having authority over subordinates.
Power is about measuring the balance of interests.

What is the objective of the balance of power in global politics?

To promote the rise of a dominant actor
To achieve global peace
To establish a new world order
To maintain the system as it is or avoid hegemony (correct)

What is the Standard Model of international hierarchy proposed by David Lake?

Military hierarchy and economic hierarchy.
Political hierarchy and cultural hierarchy.
Security hierarchy and economic hierarchy. (correct)
Social hierarchy and technological hierarchy.

What are the two ways in which states balance in the balance of power concept?

Increasing their own power or forming alliances (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the CKI in the context of power over outcomes?

Control over certain events. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is bandwagoning in the context of the balance of power?

Weaker state becoming friends with the bigger state which is threatening (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is indirect-balancing in the context of the balance of power?

Diplomatic balancing through proxy warfare and covert operations (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the current position of the European Union in the balance of power?

Between Indirect-Balancing and dominance-denial (D) Signup and view all the answers

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"Test Your Understanding of the Balance of Power in Global Politics: How It Shifts and Shapes Public Policy. Learn about the core assumptions behind this key concept and how it aims to maintain equilibrium and prevent hegemony. With keywords like global politics, public policy, and equilibrium, this quiz is perfect for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of power in the modern world."