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The secret of American hegemony: Why are weak countries afraid to challenge them?
In the context of today's international relations, many countries respond to the hegemony of the United States in different ways.However, many small countries choose to remain silent. Why is this?After the interweaving of various factors, multiple reasons why the United States cannot be challenged, which is also a topic that sociologists and international relations experts continue to discuss.
Definition and status of hegemony
Polarity in international relations is a description of how power is distributed in an international system.There are usually three systems: monopolar system, bipolar system and multipolar system.
Unipolar system is when a country enjoys overwhelming power in an international anarchy and faces no competitors.After the end of the Cold War, the United States became a unipolar hegemonic country with its unparalleled military and economic strength.Even in the current international environment, the challenge to American hegemony remains trivial.Many scholars have argued about how to evaluate the current international order, whether, as some have said, has tended to be multipolar or bipolar.
The formation process of American hegemony
After World War II, the United States was committed to establishing an international order with itself as its core.This institutionalized order not only enhances the power of the United States, but also allows other countries to operate under its framework, further limiting the challenges to American hegemony.Some scholars believe that the US's cooperative posture has successfully made other countries interpret their behavior as non-dominant and thus unwilling to go out and challenge this established order.
"The hegemony of the United States is hesitant, open, and highly institutionalized."
What are the concerns of weak countries?
For many weak countries, the risk of challenging the hegemony of the United States is too great.These countries are often worried that they may face economic sanctions or military action if they do not comply with the U.S. requirements.As some scholars have said, when facing the pressure from the United States, these countries feel not the subsequent independence, but a deep sense of dependence.
"The unipolar hegemony of the United States makes no country easily resist in international relations."
The influence of geopoliticals
In geopolitical terms, the United States not only has strong military power, but also shaped the policies of countless countries with its economic influence.For many countries, economic interests often change with political orientation.Even if you have the will to resist the hegemony of the United States, you still face the dilemma of real interests.Some countries may not dare to act rashly because they rely on the US market.
Challenges of multipole systems
At present, some scholars believe that the international system may be evolving towards multipolarization, especially with the rise of China, Russia and other countries, the competitive forces formed have increased.However, whether this change in power is enough to shake the hegemony of the United States remains to be seen.
"In the current international environment, the consequences are something that many countries must consider, even small countries."
Conclusion
The United States' hegemony is deeply rooted and scattered in the economic and security policies of many countries.Although times are changing and the growth of different forces may bring new challenges, the hesitation of weak countries to challenge the United States will not disappear quickly.Therefore, we should think deeply: under this continuous hegemony, how will the future of weak countries develop?
