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Power Transition Theory
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- 1Components of Power Transition Theory- structure (distribution of power)
- dynamics (how conflict arises)
- power - 2The Structure of Power Transition Theory- the international system is hierarchal
- dominant nation sits on top
- also regional hierarchies - 3Measuring Power- number of people who can work and fight
- economic productivity
- effectiveness of government
- war is most likely when there is parity (equality) between the dominant power and (dissatisfied) challenger - 4Dissatisfaction- dominant power establishes status quo
- dissatisfied states want to change the status quo - 5AlliancesNations that share common preferences will form stable alliances (NATO)
- 6PT Theory predicts that war will happen when...- there is parity between the dominant power and challenger, AND
- the challenger surpasses the dominant power (overtaking), AND
- the challenger is dissatisfied (necessary condition, most important) - 7Who Initiates Conflict?- the existing power wages a preventative war before power is equalized
- the rising power wages war once it crosses over the power threshold
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- Political Science Karteikarten am Power Transition Theory, erstellt von Kennadie Long am 16/10/2018.
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- Kennadie Long
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