title: Great power rivalry, power politics and coercion in the 21st century
abstract: This article examines the current state of international relations, focusing on the useof coercion in the international arena. Coercion is based on the principle of power and coversdifferent strategies, including deterrence, coercion and a combination of the two, which can becalled coercion-dissuasion. The article explores these objectives in a systematic way and looksat specific cases to highlight the competitive dynamics between the major powers. Finally, thearticle examines the impact of the 