Polarity (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Polarity
Polarity
Distribution of power in international system
Three types of polarity
Three types of polarity
Unipolar, bipolar, multipolar
Term for U.S. dominance in early 2000s
Term for U.S. dominance in early 2000s
Unipolar moment
When U.S. became sole superpower
When U.S. became sole superpower
After Cold War & Soviet Union dissolution
Year U.S. intervened in Afghanistan
Year U.S. intervened in Afghanistan
2001
Year U.S. invaded Iraq
Year U.S. invaded Iraq
2003
When China became 2nd largest economy
When China became 2nd largest economy
2010
China's initiative for global influence
China's initiative for global influence
Belt and Road Initiative
Year Russia intervened in Georgia
Year Russia intervened in Georgia
2008
Year Russia intervened in Ukraine
Year Russia intervened in Ukraine
2014
Main polarity shift since 2000
Main polarity shift since 2000
Unipolar to multipolar
Flashpoint for U.S.-China rivalry
Flashpoint for U.S.-China rivalry
South China Sea
Multipolarity effect on institutions
Multipolarity effect on institutions
Gridlock in international institutions
Norms U.S. champions
Norms U.S. champions
Democracy and human rights
Principles China emphasizes
Principles China emphasizes
Sovereignty and non-interference