11 Questions
What is one way power is viewed from a functional perspective in the international system?
As a promoter of peaceful order
How has the nature of power changed with globalization?
It has challenged traditional power holders like the UN
What was a characteristic of the bipolar system that emerged after WWII?
US and Soviet Union dominated the system
Which statement is true about soft power as compared to hard power?
Soft power involves propaganda and culture
What are some ways in which power can be exerted in the international system?
Through persuasion, influence, sanctions, threat of force, and actual force
Why might weaker states suffer in the international system?
Due to their lack of power compared to stronger states
What defined the system prior to WWI as balanced?
The presence of five powerful states
What were the reasons for the emergence of a bipolar system?
Nuclear weapons, ideological divide, and countries gravitating towards one of the poles
How did less powerful countries leverage the two superpowers during the bipolar system?
By playing them off against each other
What distinguishes the new forms of conflict from traditional interstate conflicts?
They do not adhere to traditional norms
What has been the trend in interstate conflict incidents since the end of the cold war?
A dramatic decrease
Explore the significance of power in the international system, how it affects weaker states, and its impact on war and peace. Learn about different tools of power such as persuasion, influence, sanctions, and force.
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