Define unipolarity and multipolarity. Give an example of each. ...

[Arii_bell]

Define unipolarity and multipolarity. Give an example of each. Which distribution of power do you think results in the most stable international system? Which do you think results in the most peaceful world? Explain your answer.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Compare old trends versus the new trends in military spending. How has military spending changed over time? What are the consequences?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Answer to Question 1

To balance power, realists recognize that national actors need to see the value of
rapidly shifting alliances. Although balancing is occasionally described as an automatic,
self-adjusting process, most realists see it as the result of deliberate choices undertaken
by national leaders to maintain equilibrium among contending states. This requires
adhering to rules of decision making. It is necessary for all leaders to constantly
monitor changes in states' relative capabilities so that policies about arms and allies
can be adjusted to rectify power imbalances

Answer to Question 2

During the Cold War, many states sought to increase their security by purchasing
arms produced by suppliers eagerly seeking allies as well as profits from exports. In
1961, the world arms trade was valued at 4 billion. Thereafter, the traffic in arms
imports climbed rapidly and peaked in 1987 at 82 billion. The end of the Cold War
did not end the arms trade, however. Since 1991 when the Cold War ended, and
continuing throughout the era of global terrorism that began on 9/11, the total value of
all international arms transfers through 2014 was over 611 billion and the volume of
arms transfers each year continues to grow

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