Power is the ability to influence others and shape events. It can be measured through various metrics such as economic strength, military might, technological advancement, political clout, cultural influence and diplomatic relations. In the international arena, power can be exercised through economic sanctions, military intervention, diplomatic negotiations and international organizations. Each of these strategies have their own advantages and drawbacks that must be considered when exercising power on a global scale. Power is a fundamental concept in international relations. It is the ability of one state or actor to influence the behavior of another through various means such as economic, military, and political pressure.
The use of power
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It declared that the United States would not interfere with existing European colonies, or any other affairs of European powers. The Roosevelt Corollary was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine issued by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1904, which declared that the US had the right to intervene in Latin American countries if necessary to protect its interests. Both of these doctrines still shape US foreign policy today. The Monroe Doctrine and its Roosevelt Corollary were two of the most prominent early objectives of United States relations with Latin American countries. The Monroe Doctrine, declared that the US would not interfere with existing European colonies in Latin America or allow any new colonization efforts. This was meant to prevent further European intervention in the region and establish US hegemony in the Americas. The Roosevelt Corollary, stated that the US had the right to intervene militarily in any country deemed to be destabilizing for regional security. Together these two objectives aimed to protect US interests and promote economic stability throughout the …show more content…
Nonetheless, it is widely acknowledged that economic concerns, notably the desire to increase US commercial and financial interests in the area, played a larger role in defining US policy toward Latin America during this period. The United States considered South America as a key supply of raw commodities such as rubber, copper and oil required for the expansion of American industry. Furthermore, Latin America offered a large market for US goods, and politicians in the United States thought that boosting trade with the area would improve the US