Superpower key words

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  • Created on: 27-02-18 18:35
Superpower
A nation with the means to project its power and influence anywhere in the world and be a dominant global force
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Hyperpower
An unchallenged superpower that is dominant in all aspects of power
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Emergin power
Countries which have a growing influence
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Regional power
Countries which play an important economic and political role on their continent
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Geo-strategic location
A location that commands access to and control over a large territory and its resources
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Proxy war
A war started by a power that does not become involved itself
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Sphere of influence
The geographical area over which a powerful country can assert its authority
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Hegemony
Leadership or dominance
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Neo-colonial
Indirect form of control after a country has gained independence
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Multi-faceted
Having many sides
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Mechanisms
Tools or strategies
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Free trade
The exchange of goods and services free of import/export taxes and tariffs or quotas on trade volumes
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Inter-governmental organisations
Mainly global organisations whose members are nation states that uphold treaties and international laws
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An unchallenged superpower that is dominant in all aspects of power

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Hyperpower

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Countries which have a growing influence

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Countries which play an important economic and political role on their continent

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A location that commands access to and control over a large territory and its resources

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