Critically examine the nature of US hegemony.
Also in the introduction, define the key concepts, so the reader knows what you are talking about. In addition, provide some elements contextualising the relevance of the essay question (put yourself in your reader’s shoes, at the end of the introduction the reader should be interested about knowing more about the topic and your way of addressing it).Justify your arguments and evidence them wherever possible, either through empirical examples or through references to the literature.
· Be analytical and critical: demonstrate that you have the ability to analyse and evaluate the existing literature, making sure to always support your opinions with evidence.
· Include references and a bibliography.
· Try to align the sections for conceptual / theoretical strength.
· It might be helpful adding a qualifier,
· The factors and the point provided in the sections should reflect the nature of US hegemony over time.
· References should not be over 10 years old
Essay layout
Section 1 – US soft and hard power 400-500 words (theoretical strength neoliberalism theory)
· Largest military and contributor to NATO
· Most Military bases around the world
· The US continues to be sole economic power
· Largest financier to UN and NATO
· SWIFT system how China and many Easter block still use this system which is controlled
And operated by the USA and its allies the Netherlands and Belgium.
Section 2- China’s challenge to US hegemony 450-500 words (theoretical strength classical marxist theory US decline)
· The rapid economic growth of China and China expected to surpass US as largest economy before 2030
· China becoming arms supplier to more countries as more countries diversify its arm supply
· China’s increasing defence spending
· Largest trading partner with Africa, Asia and South America surpassed USA ( except Mexico)
