What methods can the UK use to tackle global conflict?
I can explain how the UK uses hard and soft power to influence global conflicts.
What methods can the UK use to tackle global conflict?
I can explain how the UK uses hard and soft power to influence global conflicts.
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Key learning points
- The UK has used hard power to deal with Russia by deploying economic sanctions.
- The UK has used soft power to deal with Russia by utilising diplomacy and institutions like universities.
- How effective these strategies are is a matter of debate.
Keywords
Hard power - the ability of a state to influence other states through coercion, often using military or economic means
Soft power - the ability to influence others through attraction and persuasion rather than coercion or force
Effective - successful in producing a desired or intended result
Common misconception
The UK is a small nation and has limited impact around the world.
The UK is a small nation so has to use as much of its influence as possible to make a difference. It can use its hard power through work with organisations like NATO. It can also use soft power with diplomacy.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
large-scale event that poses a serious and immediate threat
an active disagreement between people, groups or countries
discussion between parties with the aim of reaching a mutual agreement
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
the use of military and economic strength to influence other nations
the ability to influence others through attraction and persuasion
successful in producing a desired or intended result