Understanding Power in World Leadership

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Agents in geopolitics ___.

can act freely without any constraints

are not influenced by structures

act within structures that limit their possible actions (correct)

have unlimited opportunities to attain their goals

Classic Geopolitics considered ___ as exclusive agents of geopolitics.

countries and corporations only

states only (correct)

protest groups and rebel groups

individuals, households, and corporations

In Contemporary Geopolitics, provisional geopolitical agents could include all of the following EXCEPT ___.

political parties

households (correct)

protest groups

organized labor

Geopolitical agency is defined as ___.

the act of trying to achieve a particular goal Signup and view all the answers

Which entity can be both an agent and a structure according to the text?

political parties Signup and view all the answers

Structures in geopolitics ___.

facilitate agents by providing opportunities to attain their goals Signup and view all the answers

What does Modelski define as the power of a world leader?

Global reach Signup and view all the answers

According to Modelski, what is required for a country to have historical power?

Control of the oceans Signup and view all the answers

In Modelski's model, how is the world's most powerful country portrayed?

As a leader with willing followers Signup and view all the answers

What does Modelski mean by 'innovation' in the context of world leadership?

A bundle of institutions, ideas, and practices Signup and view all the answers

According to Modelski, where does the power of a world leader rest?

Agenda setting capacity and ability to enforce it Signup and view all the answers

What does Modelski emphasize as essential for a world leader to define?

'Big idea' for how countries should exist and interact with each other Signup and view all the answers

What are the five main calculations that define a country's geopolitical codes?

Who are our current and potential allies, our current and potential enemies, how to maintain allies, how to counter emerging threats, how to justify actions to the global community Signup and view all the answers

In which context is the formation of the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) explained?

Conservative party's electoral weakness and British sovereignty within the European Union Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of geographical metaphors?

Using elements of geography to explain abstract concepts Signup and view all the answers

Why did Tony Blair decide to provide military support for the 2003 invasion of Iraq?

Response of government members, parliament, Labour party, and British Electorate Signup and view all the answers

What does the Axis of Evil represent in terms of geographical metaphors?

A figure of speech using geographical elements to illustrate abstract ideas Signup and view all the answers

What is a common theme among the Iron Curtain, Silk Road, Melting Pot, Great Firewall geographical metaphors?

They all use geography to explain abstract concepts Signup and view all the answers

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