Joseph Nye: Global power shifts

The video discusses the changing nature of power in the 21st century, focusing on power transition and diffusion. Power transition refers to the shift of power from the West to Asia, while power diffusion highlights the spread of power from states to non-state actors due to technological advancements. The importance of soft power is emphasized, as it allows for influence without coercion. The video also examines the dynamics between China and the US, cautioning against simplistic projections and the dangers of fear-driven policies. It concludes with the need for cooperation and smart power strategies to address global challenges.

What are the two major shifts in power discussed in the 21st century?

• Power transition and power diffusion

• Power reduction and power escalation

• Power concentration and power expansion

• Power stagnation and power regression

What historical event led to Europe and America becoming dominant centers of the world?

• The Age of Exploration

• The Enlightenment

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

How has the reduction in technology costs affected power diffusion?

• It has decreased global communication

• It has allowed more actors to participate

• It has made technology less accessible

• It has increased barriers to entry

What is soft power?

• The use of economic sanctions to control other states

• The ability to influence others without coercion or payment

• The reliance on diplomatic negotiations to resolve conflicts

• The use of military force to achieve goals

Why is the concept of narratives important in understanding power?

• Because narratives are only used in media

• Because narratives influence whose story wins

• Because narratives are irrelevant in modern politics

• Because narratives determine military strength

What is the top board in the three-dimensional chess game model of power distribution?

• Economic power among states

• Military power among states

• Transnational relations

• Cultural influence

How is power distributed on the bottom board of the three-dimensional chess game?

• Multipolar

• Unipolar

• Bipolar

• Chaotically

What is the significance of combining hard and soft power?

• It focuses solely on cultural influence

• It creates a new form of military power

• It helps in dealing with new global challenges

• It eliminates the need for economic power

What is a positive sum view of power?

• Power is irrelevant in modern times

• Power is always zero sum

• Your gain can be my gain

• My gain is your loss

What strategy did Hillary Clinton describe as the foreign policy of the Obama administration?

• Hard power

• Soft power

• Economic power

• Smart power