Sinocentrism or antihegemonist hegemonism
It was supposed to be a blog that would not give in to the pressure of commenting on current events. Its purpose was to describe present contexts from the perspective of the history of international…
The doctrines of the sphere of influence or can one be a big power without possessing its own backyard
The classic doctrine that referred to the concept of spheres of influence in modern times was the Monroe doctrine. The President of the USA formulated it in 1823. It stipulated that the USA would not allow…
Hegemonism or how to react when somebody is gaining strength beyond any measure
Hegemonism, unlike imperialism, is a form of voluntary leadership that respects the subjectivity of partners. It is based on the uncontested domination of the hegemon, its decisive advantage in terms of power, and the asymmetric interdependence…
Imperialism or is it possible to enforce order without domination
Interventionism in the name of expanding one’s own power as a goal in itself has taken the form of imperialism. Imperialism has always created bad associations, with time it has become a morally condemned concept, an…