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Changes in the world order Flashcards

(6 cards)

1
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when did significant changes in the world order begin

A

2000

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USA is a global hegemon

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  • 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
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3
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why can it bee seen that we have a unipolar world

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  • 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
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4
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emerging powers contributing to multipolarity

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  • 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
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4
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USA is a declining global hegemony

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  • 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
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5
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other factors contributing to multipolarity

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  • 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
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