Discussing how China cannot rise peacefully, John J. Mearsheimer notes1 [T]he ideal situation for any great power is to be the hegemon in the system, because its survival then would almost be guaranteed. A hegemon is a country that is so powerful that it dominates all the other states. In other words, no other state has the military wherewithal to put up a serious fight against it. In essence, a hegemon is the only great power in the system.
The Balance of Power in a Unipolar World
The Balance of Power in a Unipolar World
The Balance of Power in a Unipolar World
Discussing how China cannot rise peacefully, John J. Mearsheimer notes1 [T]he ideal situation for any great power is to be the hegemon in the system, because its survival then would almost be guaranteed. A hegemon is a country that is so powerful that it dominates all the other states. In other words, no other state has the military wherewithal to put up a serious fight against it. In essence, a hegemon is the only great power in the system.