1. Possible Essay…
To what extent does a world power you have studied have influence in international relations?

2. Essay Plan Influential Loss of Influence
Most powerful country in world – superpower. Economy, GDP etc.
Economic stagnation, Chinese economic threat – new superpower?
Military power – superpower. Nuclear arsenal etc. NATO.
Unable to prevent Iran and North Korea from building up nuclear weapons. Taliban undefeated?
Leading member of international organisations, e.g. UN, G8.
Less credibility – illegal war in Iraq, vetoing UN resolutions in relation to Palestine.
OVERALL – The USA is very influential internationally – leading figure in UN, NATO, G8, richest and most powerful militarily etc. HOWEVER, cannot always get its own way…Iran and North Korea gained nuclear weapons, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan arguably unsuccessful, emergence of China and Russia as rivals.

3. In short – Influence of the USA
Member of various international organisations
Outspoken on international issues – economic, military etc.
Military presence around the world
Intervenes in international conflicts, e.g. Iraq and Afghanistan
Economic influence – multinational corporations etc.

4. In short – Loss of influence?
Huge debt
Lack of international credibility – illegal wars, “bully”
Lack of cooperation within international organisations/ lack of respect for international organisations is starting to impact the USA’s influence.