1. Unit 4 Power

2. What are the Determinants of Power?

3. Types of Power Hard Power – Objectively measurable Soft Power – Subjectively measurable

4. Added Considerations Fungibility – Is the power asset able to be applied across multiple domains? Overt v. Gramscian Hegemonic power Absolute v. Relative Power

5. Balance of Power Politics Polarity – Great Powers attract clients and develop spheres of influence MulitpolarBipolar Unipolar

6. Alliance Strategies What to do if threatened by a powerful, aggressive opponent? A B

7. Alliance Strategies Form a Balancing Alliance A B C D E

8. Alliance Strategies Chain-Gang Alliance A B C D E

9. Alliance Strategies Buck-passing A B C D E F

10. Alliance Strategies Bandwagon A B C D E F