Geography- superpowers 7.1

Superpower-

A state or organisation that is able to extend a dominant influence globally.

Emerging power-

A state or organisation that is growing significantly in power and beginning to extend a more global influence

Regional power-

A state or organisation with a sphere of influence that tends to be continental rather than global.

they use....

Hard Power

Soft Power

. Power through force, intimidation or coercion.

. Direct control

. Power through favour or persuasion

. Indirect control

Examples

. Military- USA spends 39% of GDP on military, North Korea

. Political- EU, NAFTA.

Examples

. Economic- USA

. Cultural- Harry Potter, Football etc.

Using the two together is known as 'smart' power which creates

Uni-Polar:

A world with a single, dominant power

Geopolitical:

Referring to the influence of geographical factors on international relations.

Bi-Polar:

A world with two dominant powers

Multi-Polar:

A world with a multitude of powers

The British Empire (colonialism) 25% of land mass, more than 25% of total pop.

Cold War- USA and the USSR.

After the turn of the century, each GP was eager to expand their colony.

Suez Canal- Gives Egypt geopolitical power.