Topic 7: Superpowers
Superpowers can be developed by a number of characteristics. The pattern of dominance has changed over time. Superpowers and emerging superpowers have a very significant impact on the global economy, global politics and the environment. The spheres of influence between these powers are frequently contested, resulting in geopolitical implications.
- Enquiry question 1: What are superpowers and how have they changed over time?
- Enquiry question 2: What are the impacts of superpowers on the global economy, political systems and the physical environment?
- Enquiry question 3: What spheres of influence are contested by superpowers and what are the implications of this?
Wider Reading
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Prisoners of Geographyby Marshall, T. (2016)
Incredibly insightful book that explains the geopolitics of some of the world’s most contentious areas. Tim Marshall is a columnist for Geographical magazine. Good for Superpowers, Globalisation and Water Cycle.
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