Problem
Super-power chauvinism
Other Names:
Super-power exclusivenessSuper-power arrogance
Nature:
The policies of super power chauvinism are aimed at enslaving other ('lesser power') nations; discriminating against them in economic, political, and cultural fields; or denying their independence. Super power chauvinism, like chauvinism in general, tends to kindle hatred and enmity between peoples, and persecutes and harasses persons of different nationalities.
Background:
Super power chauvinism arose in the era colonial empires were being formed; the Nazi era during the second World War is an example of the attempt to push super power chauvinism onto a whole continent.
Incidence:
Modern day examples of super power chauvinism are American intervention in Vietnam and the former Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan.
Broader Problems:
ExclusivityDomination of the world by sovereign states Reduced By:
Political power vacuumSubject(s):
Government → Nation stateInnovative change → Change
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
08.08.2019 – 17:43 CEST