Power Transition

Power transition refers to the process of change in the distribution of power among states in the international system. This concept is central to international relations theory, particularly in understanding shifts in global influence and the potential for conflict or cooperation among nations. The term is often associated with the power transition theory, which posits that when a rising power's capabilities approach or surpass those of the dominant power, it can lead to instability and potential conflict as the status quo is challenged. In Hebrew, this concept can be translated as מעבר כוח (ma'avar koach). In other languages, it is known as transición de poder in Spanish, transition de pouvoir in French, and Machtübergang in German. Key contextual information includes the historical examples of power transitions, such as the rise of the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and the current dynamics involving the rise of China and its implications for the existing global order dominated by the United States.