The use and effectiveness of hard power (military and economic) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Hard power definition
Hard power definition
State influence via military force & economic pressure
MAD acronym meaning
MAD acronym meaning
Mutually Assured Destruction
Nuclear weapons role in hard power
Nuclear weapons role in hard power
Ultimate symbol; provides deterrent capability
China's active military personnel
China's active military personnel
Over 2 million
US military deployability advantage
US military deployability advantage
Global network of bases for rapid deployment
US drone strikes demonstrate
US drone strikes demonstrate
Tech superiority with minimal personnel risk
High GDP enables a state to
High GDP enables a state to
Finance military, influence trade, provide aid
Russia's gas control over Europe gives
Russia's gas control over Europe gives
Leverage in political & economic relations
China's Belt & Road Initiative purpose
China's Belt & Road Initiative purpose
Large investments enhancing China's global influence
US bases in S. Korea effectiveness
US bases in S. Korea effectiveness
Deter N. Korean aggression; ensure stability
Soviet Afghanistan 1980s lesson
Soviet Afghanistan 1980s lesson
Military costs can strain resources & cause decline
Military power vs Taliban shows
Military power vs Taliban shows
Less effective against non-state actors
Iran sanctions led to
Iran sanctions led to
Economic pressure bringing Iran to 2015 nuclear deal
Debt diplomacy definition
Debt diplomacy definition
Using loans/aid to gain influence over other states
Economic interdependence limitation
Economic interdependence limitation
Actions against one state affect others, including imposer