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To realists, unipolarity is short-lived and conflict-ridden; other states will ally against the preemininent state, thus restoring the balance of the system. Yet, historical evidence suggests that unipolar periods have been more than just short-lived interludes, and that states sometimes tolerate unipolarity. Why? This paper identifies historical instances of such tolerance, and suggests an answer to their longevity beyond hegemonic stability theory. By overlooking the normative aspects of hegemony, hegemonic stability theory confuses unipolarity and hegemony. A hegemon is a pre-eminent power in a unipolar power, but not all unipolar systems are hegemonies. Unipolarity is exercized through military and economic power; hegemony also involves normative power. Implying: if a pre-eminent power is non-hegemonic, it will be perceived as acting only in its own self-interest; other states will then ally against it, establishing a balance of power. However, if a pre-eminent power is also a hegemon, it will be perceived as acting in the interest of the entire system; other states may then consider it legitimate and refrain from balancing – in which case unipolarity may persist. The paper also discusses US foreign policy, in particular since 9/11 and the war in Iraq, in the light of this view of hegemony.

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Moe, Espen. "Hegemony and Unipolarity" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Studies Association, Le Centre Sheraton Hotel, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Mar 17, 2004 <Not Available>. 2009-05-26 <http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p74486_index.html>

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Abstract: To realists, unipolarity is short-lived and conflict-ridden; other states will ally against the preemininent state, thus restoring the balance of the system. Yet, historical evidence suggests that unipolar periods have been more than just short-lived interludes, and that states sometimes tolerate unipolarity. Why? This paper identifies historical instances of such tolerance, and suggests an answer to their longevity beyond hegemonic stability theory. By overlooking the normative aspects of hegemony, hegemonic stability theory confuses unipolarity and hegemony. A hegemon is a pre-eminent power in a unipolar power, but not all unipolar systems are hegemonies. Unipolarity is exercized through military and economic power; hegemony also involves normative power. Implying: if a pre-eminent power is non-hegemonic, it will be perceived as acting only in its own self-interest; other states will then ally against it, establishing a balance of power. However, if a pre-eminent power is also a hegemon, it will be perceived as acting in the interest of the entire system; other states may then consider it legitimate and refrain from balancing – in which case unipolarity may persist. The paper also discusses US foreign policy, in particular since 9/11 and the war in Iraq, in the light of this view of hegemony.

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Unipolarity and Hegemony Why do States Tolerate Hegemony? ISA Montreal 03/19/04 Espen Moe Ph.D. Candidate UCLA and University of Trondheim Norway emoe@ucla.edu Rough draft. Not cite without permission. Introduction Central to realist thought is the notion of balance of power.1 Among realists there are differing views as to which is the more stable power configuration bipolarity or multipolarity. But whereas this is a discourse that is well within a realist paradigm the unipolar power configuration is more of a
and Governance” in Political Science and Politics 32(4) 693-700. Waltz Kenneth N. (2002) “Structural Realism after the Cold War” in Ikenberry G. John (ed.) America Unrivaled: The Future of the Balance of Power Cornell University Press Ithaca & London 29-67. Wilkinson David (1999) “Unipolarity Without Hegemony” International Studies Association paper 141-172. Wohlforth William C. (2002) “U.S. Strategy in a Unipolar World” in Ikenberry G. John (ed.) America Unrivaled: The Future of the Balance of Power Cornell University Press Ithaca


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