C. Hegemony

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Themes & Theories in International Relations
5. Capitalism. energy, exploitation
B. World Systems Theory
C. Hegemony
All hegemonic world systems rise and fall: the system changes
Are we in a period of late, capitalism under the West?
Concept of hegemony = central role in capitalist world-system theory
Defined as the dominance (not control) over key sources of int. power
Hegemony does not = empire. Empire = direct rule, diktat, force
Nye: hegemony = preponderance of power, not dominance
Rise & fall of hegemon = stability to maximise accumulation of capital
A. Wallerstein
B. Power and economic order
D. Gramsci
E. Global elite
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