Unit 4 Power
What are the Determinants of Power?
Types of Power Hard Power – Objectively measurable Soft Power – Subjectively measurable
Added Considerations Fungibility – Is the power asset able to be applied across multiple domains? Overt v. Gramscian Hegemonic power Absolute v. Relative Power
Balance of Power Politics Polarity – Great Powers attract clients and develop spheres of influence MulitpolarBipolar Unipolar
Alliance Strategies What to do if threatened by a powerful, aggressive opponent? A B
Alliance Strategies Form a Balancing Alliance A B C D E
Alliance Strategies Chain-Gang Alliance A B C D E
Alliance Strategies Buck-passing A B C D E F
Alliance Strategies Bandwagon A B C D E F