Power and Developments in Global Politics
An analysis of power dynamics in the international system, including unipolarity, multipolarity, and the rise of new powers. Students will explore contemporary global conflicts and shifts in hegemony.
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An analysis of power dynamics in the international system, including unipolarity, multipolarity, and the rise of new powers. Students will explore contemporary global conflicts and shifts in hegemony.
Key Questions
- Is the world currently unipolar, bipolar, or multipolar?
- How is the rise of China altering the global balance of power?
- What is the difference between hard, soft, and smart power?
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