Two Forms of Control: Hard and Soft Power

Every relationship is based on power and ways to use it. When two people, groups, or organizations come together, one will be more powerful than the other. This means there’s a high probability that the weakest element ends up following the one with the most power. In other words, power is a form of control. However, power doesn’t just happen between people. Power can also influence the relations between the countries. The relations between countries, also known as international relations, are based on power dynamics. The most powerful countries will use their power to make other countries accept their terms….