ASYMMETRY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS IN THE EARLY MODERN  PERIOD (16TH–18TH CENTURIES)

Ihor Derevіanko

doi:10.23856/7121

Ihor Derevіanko State University “Kyiv Aviation Institute” https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2908-6405

Keywords: asymmetry, asymmetric relations, war, Great Britain, France, Spain, the Netherlands

Abstract

The article explores the essence of asymmetry in international relations during the early modern period, emphasizing the impact of economic and military inequality on global politics.Asymmetry in international relations in a historical context encompasses various aspects in which certain states or groups possess significantly greater influence, resources, and power compared to others. It often arises from disparities in military, economic, political, or cultural strength between states. The early modern period is identified as a significant era in European history, marked by the emergence of nation-states, the development of diplomatic practices, and the rise and expansion of colonial empires. The emergence of absolutist monarchies in Europe led to the centralization of power and the strengthening of states, which created asymmetric relations between the more powerful absolutist monarchies and weaker states. Influential European powers, leveraging their economic, technological, and military advantages, established unequal conditions in international relations that had long-lasting consequences for world history. The cultural hegemony established during this period influenced global cultural norms, contributing to the dominance of Western civilization. Overall, asymmetry in international relations during the early modern period was the result of complex political, economic, military, and cultural processes that significantly influenced the further development of international interactions. It was defined by a complex network of political, economic, and military relations among influential states competing to expand their spheres of influence on the continent.

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