Key terms 😘

• What is a superpower?


  A state or organisation that is able to extend a dominant influence globally.
• What is an emerging power?


  A state or organisation that is growing significantly in power and beginning to extend a more global influence.
• What is a regional power?


  A state or organisation with a sphere of influence that tends to be continental rather than global.
• What is 'hard' power?


  Power through force or coercion.
• What is 'soft' power?

  Power through favour or persuasion.
• What does hegemony refer to?

  Leadership or dominance, especially by one state or organisation.
• What is colonialism?

  The acquisition of political control over a territory by another country, and the subsequent settlement of that territory.
• What is the definition of a superpower?


  A state or organisation that is able to extend a dominant influence globally.
• What is the definition of an emerging power?

  A state or organisation that is growing significantly in power and beginning to extend a more global influence.
• What is the definition of a regional power?

  A state or organisation with a sphere of influence that tends to be continental rather than global.
• What is the definition of 'hard' power?


  Power through force or coercion.
• What is the definition of 'soft' power?

  Power through favour or persuasion.
• What is the definition of hegemony?

  Leadership or dominance, especially by one state or organisation.
• What is the definition of colonialism?

  The acquisition of political control over a territory by another country, and the subsequent settlement of that territory.
• What is the definition of neo-colonialism?


  The use of economic, political and cultural power to influence other countries.
• What is the definition of direct control?

  Maintaining control through 'hard' power, e.g. colonialism.
• What is the definition of indirect control?

  Maintaining control through 'soft' power, e.g. neo-colonialism.
• What is the definition of a uni-polar world?

  A world with a single, dominant superpower.
• What is the definition of a bi-polar world?

  A world with two dominant superpowers.
• What is the definition of a multi-polar world?

  A world with a multitude of superpowers.
• What is the definition of geopolitical?

  Referring to the influence of geographical factors on international relations.
• How have superpowers changed over time?

  The study material does not provide enough information to answer this question. The material only defines what a superpower is, but does not discuss how superpowers have changed over time.
• What are the key differences between 'hard' power and 'soft' power?

  • 'Hard' power is power through force or coercion
  • 'Soft' power is power through favour or persuasion
  • 'Hard' power involves direct control, while 'soft' power involves indirect control
• What are the key differences between colonialism and neo-colonialism?

  • Colonialism involves the direct political control and settlement of a territory by another country
  • Neo-colonialism involves the use of economic, political and cultural power to influence other countries indirectly
• What are the key differences between a uni-polar, bi-polar, and multi-polar world?

  • Uni-polar world: Single dominant superpower
  • Bi-polar world: Two dominant superpowers
  • Multi-polar world: Multiple superpowers
• How do 'hard' power and 'soft' power differ in their methods of control?

  'Hard' power involves direct control through force or coercion, while 'soft' power involves indirect control through favour or persuasion.
• How do colonialism and neo-colonialism differ in their methods of control?

  Colonialism involves direct political control and settlement of a territory, while neo-colonialism involves indirect control through economic, political and cultural influence.
• How do uni-polar, bi-polar, and multi-polar worlds differ in terms of the distribution of power?

  A uni-polar world has a single dominant superpower, a bi-polar world has two dominant superpowers, and a multi-polar world has multiple superpowers.
• What are the key geopolitical factors that influence international relations?

  • Geographic location and proximity of countries
  • Access to natural resources and trade routes
  • Topography and climate
  • Borders and territorial disputes
• Define Geopolitical

  Referring to the influence of geographical factors on international relations