Changes in the world order

Question 1

when did significant changes in the world order begin

Answer 1

2000

Question 2

USA is a global hegemon

Answer 2

• accounts for 38/% of global military spending
• in terms of soft power, Americanisation and the globalisation of brands such as Apple have brought American culture to all corners of the world
• the USA play an important role in international organisations like the UN
• the USA remains the worlds largest economy

Question 3

why can it bee seen that we have a unipolar world

Answer 3

• the USA has emerged as a global hegemonic power
• since the end of the cold war, the soviet union, now Russia has diminished as a global power and is now considered an emerging power

Question 4

emerging powers contributing to multipolarity

Answer 4

• in the 20th century it was clear that the dominant powers were the USA and the Soviet Union
• now there are many powers including the EU, BRICS and MINT nations
• BRICS nations account for 50% of the worlds population

Question 4

USA is a declining global hegemony

Answer 4

• hard power is in decline as states move to resolve issues diplomatically
• there is a move to include emerging powers in international organisations like the G20
• China is expected to overtake the USA as the largest economy by 2028

Question 5

other factors contributing to multipolarity

Answer 5

• globalisation creates complex interdependence, meaning states wit to cooperate more than cause conflict
• global governance further increases global cooperation as states look to find solutions to issues without risking conflict