International Systems, Power Structures, and Cultural Memory

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What is Unipolarity?

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An international system dominated by a single superpower in military, economic, and cultural terms (e.g., U.S. after Cold War).

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What is Multipolarity?

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A system where multiple states hold significant power, preventing domination by one (e.g., 19th-century Europe).

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What does the Core/Periphery Model classify?

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Nations by development: Core (wealthy, industrialized), Periphery (poorer, exploited regions), Semi-periphery (intermediate).

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What are Great Powers?

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States like China and Russia that influence global politics.

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What are Small Powers?

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States like Norway and Singapore that have limited scope, often focusing on regional or niche diplomacy.

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What is a Client State?

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A state dependent on a more powerful patron for support, often aligning with the patron’s interests.

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What is Hard Power?

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Influence via coercion (e.g., military, sanctions).

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What is Soft Power?

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Influence via attraction (e.g., culture, diplomacy).

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What is Foreign Aid?

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Assistance given by one state to another, which can be altruistic or strategic.

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What was the Neo-Assyrian Empire known for?

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Being the first true empire that used terror and logistics but collapsed quickly.