Hegemony & History (new International Relations... Apr 2026

A dominant power "lays down the law" for external relations while allowing domestic independence.

As we witness shifts toward a , Watson’s work remains vital. It reminds us that: Hegemony & History (New International Relations...

Watson’s most influential contribution is the of international systems. He suggests that history doesn't just flip between total independence (anarchy) and total control (empire). Instead, international systems swing across a spectrum: A dominant power "lays down the law" for