Post the Cold War Kenneth Waltz felt that the nature of the international system had changed with the end of bipolarity. Bipolarity can be defined as a system of world order in which the majority of global economic, military and cultural influence is held between two states. The fall of the Soviet Union displayed their inability to maintain their position and challenged the structure of international politics. Waltz believed that in the years to come, three great powers would rise. These great powers included, “Germany or a West European state, Japan, and China. In order for great powers to rise or remain in rank, they must excel in a combination of attributes. These attributes include population and territory, resources, economic ability, military strength, political stability and competence.
Nonetheless, according to Kenneth Waltz the primary actors in the international system were the United States, Japan, Germany, Russia, and China. Waltz asserted that in a nuclear world, an unclear relationship exist between military, economic, and technological capabilities. Nuclear weapons alter the relation …show more content…
In order for Russia to remain a great power, it would have to learn how to use its resources effectively while balancing its nuclear defense and deterrence. Japan would be the upcoming great power. With its dominance in Asia, productivity, and technology Japan had established itself as an economical player. Germany was gaining momentum as a top player in the world. Boosted by economics, domestic product and military power. The increase of a country’s economic capabilities to the great-power level places it at the center of regional and global affairs. However, China has emerged as a world leader due to economic sustainability, modernization and an effective government. China also retains a nuclear force that allows them to deter and use as a tool for the balance of
Nonetheless, according to Kenneth Waltz the primary actors in the international system were the United States, Japan, Germany, Russia, and China. Waltz asserted that in a nuclear world, an unclear relationship exist between military, economic, and technological capabilities. Nuclear weapons alter the relation …show more content…
In order for Russia to remain a great power, it would have to learn how to use its resources effectively while balancing its nuclear defense and deterrence. Japan would be the upcoming great power. With its dominance in Asia, productivity, and technology Japan had established itself as an economical player. Germany was gaining momentum as a top player in the world. Boosted by economics, domestic product and military power. The increase of a country’s economic capabilities to the great-power level places it at the center of regional and global affairs. However, China has emerged as a world leader due to economic sustainability, modernization and an effective government. China also retains a nuclear force that allows them to deter and use as a tool for the balance of