The implications of unipolarity/hegemony (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Unipolarity definition
Unipolarity definition
One state holds majority cultural, economic, military influence & dominates international system
Hegemon meaning
Hegemon meaning
Dominant state in unipolar system that shapes global norms, rules & policies
Hegemony in unipolar system
Hegemony in unipolar system
Single dominant power influencing international security, economics & culture
Example of unipolar hegemon post-Cold War
Example of unipolar hegemon post-Cold War
United States
Challenge for hegemon: opposition
Challenge for hegemon: opposition
Becomes target of rising powers seeking to balance its dominance
China's rise as response to what?
China's rise as response to what?
U.S. hegemony in Asia and globally
War between great powers in unipolar world
War between great powers in unipolar world
Unlikely - no state has comparable power to challenge hegemon
Bipolarity characteristic
Bipolarity characteristic
Two states with comparable power, e.g., U.S. & Soviet Union
Multipolarity characteristic
Multipolarity characteristic
Multiple powerful states; complex alliances can cause instability
Overextension risk for hegemon
Overextension risk for hegemon
Economic and military strain from maintaining global dominance
Anti-hegemonic alliance example
Anti-hegemonic alliance example
China's Belt & Road Initiative, ties with Russia vs U.S.
Legitimacy challenge for hegemon
Legitimacy challenge for hegemon
Actions seen as self-serving, losing soft power & influence