State Power Classification Flashcards
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Define Great Power
State that is recognised as having the ability and expertise to exert its influence on a global scale
Great Powers are not strictly defined and can vary based on different criteria.
What characterizes a Superpower?
State with a dominant position in international relations, pre-eminent among great powers, and characterised by its unparalleled ability to exert influence or project power on a global scale
Superpowers have significant military, economic, and cultural influence.
What is an Emerging Power?
State that is considered to be rising, primarily in economic power and influence
Emerging Powers often seek greater roles in global governance.
List the criteria used by Kenneth Waltz to define a Great Power.
- Population and territory
- Resources
- Economic development
- Political stability
- Competence and military strength
- Ability to project power beyond the state’s geographical region
These criteria highlight both quantitative and qualitative aspects of power.
What Great Powers existed from 1815 to 1879?
- United Kingdom
- France
- Russian Empire
- USA
- Austrian Empire
- Ottoman Empire
This period marked a balance of power in Europe.
Identify the Great Powers from 1879 to 1918.
- United Kingdom
- German Empire
- France
- USA
- Russian Empire
- Austro-Hungarian Empire
This era included significant geopolitical changes leading to World War I.
Which Great Powers were dominant from 1918 to 1945?
- USA
- USSR
- United Kingdom
- France
This period included the aftermath of World War I and the lead-up to World War II.
List the Great Powers from 1945 to 1989.
- USA
- USSR
- United Kingdom
- France
- China
This time was marked by the Cold War dynamics.
What are the current Great Powers from 1989 to Present?
- USA
- China
- EU
- Russia
- Japan
The post-Cold War era has seen shifts in power dynamics, particularly with the rise of China.
