Chapter 1: The United States in a turbulent world
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10 Terms
blowbacks
unexpected negative consequences of a country’s own foreign actions
globalization
how countries become more connected through trade, technology, and culture
hemegon
a powerful country that dominates others
imperial overstretch
when a country becomes too big or involved globally and can’t support its commitments
long cycle theory
the idea that world powers rise and fall in long cycles over hundred years
national style
a country’s unique habits, culture, and attitudes that shape how it approaches foreign policy
primacy
being the most powerful country in the world
soft power
influence gained through culture, ideas, and attraction rather than military force
unipolar
a world with only one superpower
war on terror
U.S. led global campaign after 11/9 event to fight terrorist groups
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