Defined as the dominance (not control) over key sources of int. power

Hegemony can be defined as the dominance – but not control – of one state over key sources of power within the international system and the exercise of influence over other states to ensure continued dominance

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Themes & Theories in International Relations
5. Capitalism. energy, exploitation
B. World Systems Theory
C. Hegemony
Defined as the dominance (not control) over key sources of int. power
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
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
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