2.4 Power and Developments

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    • In global politics, power refers to the ability of a state or international actor to influence the behavior of others and shape global outcomes
    • Match the type of power with its definition:
      Hard Power ↔️ Coercive use of force
      Soft Power ↔️ Influence through persuasion
      Smart Power ↔️ Combination of hard and soft power
    • Material sources of power include economic and military capabilities

      True
    • What are material sources of power used for?
      Coerce, deter, incentivize
    • Smart power combines both material and non-material sources of power.
      True
    • Match the type of material power with an example:
      Economic ↔️ GDP
      Military ↔️ Armed forces
    • The economic growth of China and India has positioned them as new global powers.
      True
    • Which international institutions influence global power dynamics?
      UN and WTO
    • Match the type of power with its definition:
      Hard Power ↔️ Ability to coerce behavior using force
      Soft Power ↔️ Influence through persuasion
      Smart Power ↔️ Strategic combination of both
    • What are examples of hard power tools in global politics?
      Military interventions, economic sanctions
    • Smart power combines both coercion and persuasion to achieve objectives.

      True
    • Non-material sources of power include cultural values, diplomatic skills, and international organizations
      True
    • Non-material sources of power rely on intangible factors like cultural influence and diplomatic relationships
    • What are the two primary categories of power in global politics?
      Material and non-material
    • Order the periods in which global power dynamics shifted:
      1️⃣ Pre-World Wars
      2️⃣ Cold War
      3️⃣ 21st Century
    • The influence of international institutions like the UN and WTO shapes global power dynamics
    • Which European empires dominated the pre-World War period?
      Britain and France
    • The economic and technological advancements of countries like China and India have led to a more multipolar world order.
    • Hard power involves coercion through economic or military force

      True
    • Soft power relies on persuasion and attraction through culture and diplomacy
    • What are examples of non-material sources of power?
      Cultural influence, diplomacy
    • Non-material sources of power rely on intangible factors like cultural influence and diplomatic relationships
    • What are the two broad categories of power sources in global politics?
      Material and non-material
    • Which historical events significantly reshaped global power dynamics?
      World Wars and Cold War
    • Order the periods in global power dynamics:
      1️⃣ Pre-World Wars
      2️⃣ Cold War
      3️⃣ 21st Century
    • Power in global politics refers to the ability of a state to influence the behavior of others
    • Hard power relies on coercion, while soft power relies on persuasion.

      True
    • What are examples of soft power tools in global politics?
      Cultural exchanges, international aid
    • Economic power is a material source of power characterized by factors such as GDP, trade, and financial resources
    • What type of power do material sources of power rely on to coerce or incentivize others?
      Hard power
    • Smart power combines material and non-material sources of power to maximize global influence.

      True
    • Match the source of power with its example:
      Economic ↔️ GDP
      Cultural ↔️ Values
      Military ↔️ Weapons
      Diplomatic ↔️ Alliances
    • During the Cold War, the US and the Soviet Union engaged in an ideological and military conflict.

      True
    • What are three examples of economic strength that states use as sources of power?
      GDP, trade, financial resources
    • Economic power is less confrontational than military force but can still be a powerful tool for states.

      True
    • The use of military power requires states to carefully weigh potential benefits and consequences.

      True
    • Technological power can strengthen a state's soft power through the global appeal of its innovation
    • What has technological power become a crucial determinant of in the 21st century?
      Overall state power
    • Technological power can enhance a state's material power by improving its economic and military strength

      True
    • Technological power can strengthen a state's soft power through the global appeal of its technology and innovation
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