Superpowers Flashcards
What is the dependency theory
Poor countries rely on investment and and richer counties rely on the resources and cheap labour from the poorer countries
what is hard power
the use of military power in order to control another country.
what is soft power
the use of positive attraction and persuasion to gain control and influence over another country
what is a superpower
a country with the capacity to project dominating power and influence anywhere in the world.
how can a country achieve superpower status
physical size and geographical position
economic power and influence
demographic factors
political strength
military strength
cultural influence
access to natural resources.
what is mackinders heartland theory
whoever controlled the most strategic part of europe would command the heartland and control the world.
