Politics
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Power:It can be defined as the production
Of intended effects and the ability to make a difference to the world. Because
It involves various types of relationships, which can be revealed in crisis and
Is liable to sudden shifts – between different entities & It is alsohard
To collect data. Capacity to prevail in open conflict – war & Capacity to
Control agenda – structural power & Capacity to shape view of world. Economic:
Control over productive resources & Military: Control over armed force
& Political: ability to regulate social life & Ideological: capacity to
Shape beliefs and preferences. Hard power: it includes military and economic
Power, anything that enables states/nations/groups to do something against
Their will & Soft power: it is mainly based in cultural power, prestige
&Smart power: best combination of both.
Global Order since the Cold War:Berlin Wall collapse 1989. “End of
History”, no more ideological challenges, meaning that democratic peace would
Be the leading model.Unicorn. Bosnian
Conflict &Somalia & Civil
War in Afghanistan.The clash of
Civilizations. 9/11. Global war on terror. The Rise of the
Rest. Modern War:The continuation
Of politics with other means. Decisive battle. French revolution & Industrial
Revolution. International system was simplified into two main powers & Sheer
Destructiveness. Industrialised killing, total war, mobilising entire resources
To devote them to the war efforts versus winning the support of the mass of the
Population rather than defeating enemy power. Cyber war & Hybrid war &
Drones.