MÍMIR&MARSDAL AMERIKAFEBER: Verdenskrig mot Kina?
Nov 29, 2024
PÅL RØREN, a political scientist and post-doctor at the Institute for Social Research, dives into the implications of the U.S.-China power struggle. He unpacks what being a "superpower" means and examines the risks of escalating tensions. RØREN discusses the shift from a unipolar to a multipolar world and its consequences for small nations like Norway. The conversation also touches on military dynamics and the significance of soft power amidst the backdrop of international alliances and historical contexts.
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Defining Superpowers
- Superpowers possess overwhelming material resources, especially in heavy industry.
- This allows them to build up significant military power, surpassing other large nations.
Impact of Superpowers
- A bipolar world forces most countries to align with one of the superpowers.
- This alignment makes neutrality almost impossible, as nations get drawn into the rivalry.
US Intervention in Chile
- The US intervened in Chile to overthrow Allende, installing Pinochet.
- This demonstrates superpower influence, even without direct military invasion.