Question

What type of polarity system do you believe is most stable and why? (250-400words)

Answer 1

Polarity is characterized as multipolar, bipolar, or unipolar, depending on the number of poles in the international system. It exists when three, or more, powers possess exceptionally large capabilities, in a way no one can dominate the others at the systemic level. The multipolar system subsists through constant, high and multidimensional competition, encouraging intense systemic volatility that results in persistent interstate. Multipolar system is more stable because it creates a large number of possible coalitions reinforcing deterrence against any form of aggression. It discourages structural changes at the systemic level and encourages political decisions and methods that preserve its fundamental characteristics. These characteristics are a) no single nation becomes dominant b) most of its members continue to survive c) large scale war does not occur. Total wars do not occur frequently in multipolar system because of the central role that more than two actors hold in the international arena. The more powerful actors in the international system , the more insecure the corresponding system . The more insecure the states, the more hesitant to dispose all their natural resources and power capabilities in order to be victorious in a total war . In a multipolar system, the major threats are more than one or two ; therefore , states should behave more rationally and preserve large proportion of their power capabilities in case events do not turn in their favour.

As a whole multipolar system is more prone to a conventional war than unipolar or bipolar ones but is less total war prone than the other two because the leading actors are more hesitant to face the systemic uncertainty that the other leading actors may bring forth .