Berlin: Springer, 2012. - 319 p.The study of power is the nucleus of political science and international relations. As a shift of power from traditional industrial countries to emerging powers has been perceived since the turn of the century, this book aims to present innovative theoretical and empirical approaches that can increase our understanding of this transition. Scholars from the fields of international relations, international political economy, economics and security studies not only explore current theoretical debates on ‘power’ and ‘power shifts’ among entities, but also provide fresh insights into relevant aspects of international power in the 21st century. With a particular focus on aspects of international security, trade and production, new methods of identifying power and its sources are presented, and their potential implications and challenges are discussed.ContentsPart I Theoretical Considerations About Power Power Shift?
Power in International Relations and the Allegiance of Middle Powers
Hegemony and Power in the Global War on Terrorism
Are You Pondering What I Am Pondering? Understanding the Conditions Under Which States Gain and Loose Soft Power
Towards a New Understanding of Structural Power: Structure Is What States Make of ItPart II Power and International Security
Nuclear Weapons and Power in the 21st Century
Three Worlds of Natural Resources and Power
The Military Balance in the Baltic Sea Region: Notes on a Defunct Concept
The Monopoly of Violence in the Cyber Space: Challenges of Cyber Security
Evaluating Maritime Power: The Example of China
Drones as Future Air Power Assets: The Dawn of Aviation 2.0?Part III Power and International Political Economy
The International Monetary System: Diffusion and Ambiguity
Leaders in Need of Followers: Emerging Powers in Global Governance
A Power Through Trade? The European Union and Democracy Promotion in ACP States
Power Shift: Economic Realism and Economic Diplomacy on the Rise
Exploring China’s Rise as Knowledge Power
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