Chapter 4: Power, Security, and Superheroes as WMDs

Captain America Said ‘Nah’ to the Sokovia Accords

Learning Outcomes

  • Learning Outcomes: By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
    • Define the concepts of hard, soft, and smart power and explain their roles in shaping state behavior in international relations.
    • Analyze the dynamics of security dilemmas and arms races and evaluate their impact on global security and state decision-making.
    • Apply theories of alliances and military coalitions to historical, contemporary, and fictional case studies, evaluating their effectiveness in enhancing or undermining state security. 

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