Power in International Politics: Hard, Soft, and Smart Power in the Contemporary Global Order IntroductionPower remains one of the most enduring and contested concepts in the study of international politics. From the Realist conception of power as the capacity to dominate or coerce to more contemporary analyses that situate it in cultural attraction, institutional legitimacy, … Continue reading Examine the concept of power in international politics, distinguishing between hard power, soft power, and smart power. Assess the relevance of military power in contemporary world politics in the context of globalization, technology, and interdependence.