What is power?
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Power – both economic and political – is not evenly distributed. Some nations and players have a disproportionate influence over regional and global decision making, whereas others work within systems they have little influence over. The geography of power has developed over time, and continues to change. Some nations gain power and influence, while others lose it. Equally the nature of power has changed, from direct to more subtle control; through trade, culture, flows of capital and resources.
Who are the rising superpowers?
The economic rise of the BRICs (Brazil, Russia, India and China) brings economic benefits to many, but also potential economic
costs to the ‘older’ superpowers (the USA and the EU), as well as having environmental and resource implications. In an increasingly globalised and inter-dependent world, it is possible that tensions will emerge as power continues to shift.
costs to the ‘older’ superpowers (the USA and the EU), as well as having environmental and resource implications. In an increasingly globalised and inter-dependent world, it is possible that tensions will emerge as power continues to shift.
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