The Billiard Ball Model
- Created by: Katie Beaumont
- Created on: 05-01-17 09:07
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- BILLIARD BALL MODEL
- This model is supported by REALISM
- Believing the global system operates in anarchy.
- Every BILLIARD BALL is sovereign.
- Meaning it is protected.
- These balls will push into each other.
- The bigger balls will have most influence because they have more power.
- E.g USA/CHINA
- PUSH factors:
- Conflicting ideologies RELIGION AND WAR
- PULL factors:
- TRADE, OIL, ALLIESHIP
- This model has come under pressure due to the growth of interdependence.
- This has created a condition of complex interdependence through trading.
- Stated by Nye and Keohane
- Known as the COBWEB MODEL
- Both BILLIARD & COBWEB models shows interdependence varies across the globe.
- Thus, these models only apply to countries who are willing to trade.
- In order for these to work, GREAT POWERS must be involved.
- This has created a condition of complex interdependence through trading.
- This model is supported by REALISM
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