Responsibilities do you envision us has as world hegemon

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Yet, an alternative and equally significant description of hegemony has come from critical theory (of a neo-Marxist bent). Antonio Gramsci ("grom-she") has articulated a theory of hegemony adjusted more to a coercion-consensus dynamic (or dichotomy). Gramsci's concept of hegemony involves both processes of dominance and at the same time consent to dominance. In other words, the preeminent global power of a hegemon is only achieved through the consent of the other nations in the international community that works to sustain hegemonic dominance. Smaller states and international institutions are 'socialized' to adopt certain policies and practices in roles that consent to hegemonic world order arrangements. To put it plainly: the hegemon does not lead without creating a world order consistent with its ideology and values that serve to maintain its preeminence and that are at least partially adopted through the consent of other states by offering some level of satisfaction to the less powerful.

Reflect on this a bit. Gramscian hegemony emphasizes 'soft power,' beyond mere material power. Soft power is characterized by political and diplomatic influence, as well as cultural influence that flows from the entertainment industry, film, music, etc. that work to embed global economic institutions (such as the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization). But it must be remembered that consent to hegemonic leadership by smaller states is always fraught with problems of legitimacy, various crises, and even open challenges and resistance.

Now think of the unrivalled military and economic reach of the US - its 'material power,' and add to this Gramsci's emphasis of soft power that enables international arrangements favorable to its hegemony through consent. Answer the following two-part composite essay question.

1. What major duties & responsibilities do you envision the US has as world hegemon?

2. Can you identify some of the major challenges and sources of resistance to US hegemony that come from other state and non-state actors?

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