Geopolitical power stems from a range of human and physical characteristics of superpowers (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Define: Superpower
Define: Superpower
Nation that projects influence globally & holds leading position in international politics
Define: Hyperpower
Define: Hyperpower
Unchallenged superpower dominant in all 4 power aspects (PECM)
4 Pillars of Power
4 Pillars of Power
Political, Economic, Cultural, Military
Define: Soft Power
Define: Soft Power
Persuasion via culture, history & diplomacy
Define: Hard Power
Define: Hard Power
Using force or economy (war, sanctions, coercion)
Define: Sharp Power
Define: Sharp Power
Power of manipulation (common in China & Russia)
Define: Blue Water navy
Define: Blue Water navy
Navy that can deploy into the open ocean
Heartland Theory - what does it state?
Heartland Theory - what does it state?
World island (Europe, Asia, Africa) has most resources
What % of world's resources would controlling Heartland give?
What % of world's resources would controlling Heartland give?
50% of the world's resources
3 dominant powers in 1940s
3 dominant powers in 1940s
USA, USSR & British Empire