a.

Especially among Classical Realist thinkers

power is an inherent goal of mankind and of states

Power as a goal b. Economic growth, military growth, cultural spread etc.

work towards the ultimate goal of international power

exercise influence over other actors

an actor's ability to
within the international system

coercive, attractive
This influence can be
cooperative, competitive
Power as influence
threat or use of force
Mechanisms of influence can include economic interaction or pressure
diplomacy and cultural exchange

military victories
that have achieved
states or actors security for their state
in the international system

a string of combat victories

Power as security
that has achieved in a military campaign
a state
against other states
can be described as powerful

debates on cultural values, dialogues on ideology

Power in int'l Instruments the attempt to influence through good example
relations the appeal to commonly accepted human values
Soft power
diplomacy, dissemination of information
Means of exercise
analysis, propaganda

the threat or use of armed forces

economic pressure or sanctions
refers to coercive tactics
assassination and subterfuge

hard power other forms of intimidation

to the stronger of nations

associated the domestic affairs of other nations
as the ability to change
through military threats

Types the ability to combine hard and soft power into a winning strategy
involves the strategic use of

diplomacy, persuasion, capacity building

projection of power and influence

are cost-effective
in ways that
smart power have political and social legitimacy

military force
essentially the engagement of
all forms of diplomacy

an alternative for soft power because

stereotypes of Democratic politicians

the latter can reinforce
being perceived as weak

Power in int'l relations.mmap - 06/06/2009 - Carlos Mondragón