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Great power politics Competition and cooperation among the most powerful states in the
international system


Power (resource) The total resources a state possesses (economic, military, etc.)




Power (outcome) The ability of a state to shape outcomes in line with its interests


Absolute power A country's total independent level of power


Relative power A country's power compared to other states


GDP A measure of economic power based on total output


PPP GDP GDP adjusted for cost of living differences across countries


Great power (definition) A state that plays a major role in international security politics


Great power criteria Economic/military power, global interests, behavior, perception, forums,
independence


Security independence Ability to defend itself without relying on another state



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Balance of power theory States act to prevent any one state from dominating the system


Systemic anarchy No global authority above states


State-centrism States are the main actors in international politics


Security-seeking States prioritize survival and security


Rationality States make cost-benefit decisions


Internal balancing Building up military capabilities


External balancing Forming alliances


Unipolarity System with one dominant great power


Multipolarity System with three or more great powers


Bipolarity System with two great powers


Power transition theory War is likely when a rising power challenges a dominant one


Hegemonic war War that determines leadership of the international system


Offense-defense balance Ratio of cost of attack vs defense


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