Is the geopolitical theorizing of power in international relations in development or is it in stagnation? Especially what is happening in the international arena and the new variables in global politics such as artificial intelligence?
I can agree that discussion on the power in international relations is somewhat outdated, especially when you consider that the Mckinderism is still hugely popular, although this theory emerged over 100 years ago in completely different geopolitical realities. The most effective actions in international relations are driven by pragmatism rather than any theory. The successes of Chinese diplomacy over the past two decades can be testament to this. The question that arises is whether we need grand theory or rather analytical tools for an objective assessment of international relations.