Examine the coercive and non-coercive dimensions of national power and evaluate the significance of latent capabilities in determining a state’s strategic influence in international politics.

Introduction National power constitutes one of the foundational concepts of International Relations (IR), serving as the principal determinant of a state's capacity to secure its interests, shape international outcomes, and influence the behaviour of other actors within an anarchic international system. From classical realism to contemporary constructivism, scholars have consistently regarded power as the central … Continue reading Examine the coercive and non-coercive dimensions of national power and evaluate the significance of latent capabilities in determining a state’s strategic influence in international politics.

What are the constitutive elements of national power, and how can their inherent limitations be critically assessed in shaping the capacity of states to pursue strategic objectives within the framework of international relations?

Constitutive Elements of National Power and Their Limitations in International Relations The concept of national power lies at the heart of international relations, providing the analytical foundation for understanding how states pursue their strategic objectives in an anarchic world order. Since Hans J. Morgenthau’s classical articulation in Politics Among Nations (1948), power has been treated … Continue reading What are the constitutive elements of national power, and how can their inherent limitations be critically assessed in shaping the capacity of states to pursue strategic objectives within the framework of international relations?