Global Politics

Power is...

• The ability to effect change

• Diplomacy

• The growth of states to hegemony

• The way in which states interact

What is a state?

• Refers to groups of people claiming common bonds based on culture, language and history.

• An entity that possesses a permanent population, defined territory and recognised sovereignty.

• A region within a country, like Victoria or New South Wales in Australia

• Legitimate or widely recognised ability to exercise effective control of a territory within recognised borders.

What is a nation?

• Refers to groups of people claiming common bonds based on culture, language and history.

• An entity that possesses a permanent population, defined territory and recognised sovereignty.

• A country like Australia.

• A group of states with recognised history, like Europe.

Which of the following is an example of a nation, but not a state?

• France

• North Korea

• The Kurds

• Hong Kong

This characterises a state's independence, its ability to govern itself and control over its own territory.

• Interdependence

• Human Rights

• Development

• Sovereignty

What are the main two aims of a state?

• Pursue profit and please shareholders

• Protect sovereignty and pursue its national interests

• Uphold human rights and justice

• Maintain peace and encourage international cooperation

TRUE OR FALSE: While states draw power from their sovereignty, a state's power is often relative to its size, its economy, its military and its international relationships.

• True

• False

Soft Power refers to

• the use of force to coerce others

• coercion through spying and propaganda

• shaping the preferences of others through appeal and attraction.

• asking nicely

Soft Power refers to

• the use of force to coerce others

• shaping the preferences of others through appeal and attraction.

• coercion through spying and propaganda

• asking nicely

Which is NOT an example of hard power?

• An alliance

• APCs (armoured personnel carriers)

• UCAVs (unmanned combat aerial vehicles)

• Tactical nukes