The Politics of Vacuum Filling, Power Shifts, and Strategic Dynamics in International Relations: A Qualitative Study
Journal: Preprints.org
Year: 2025

This study offers a comprehensive examination of the concept of a "power vacuum" within the realm of international relations, delving into how states and other actors strategically seek to extend their influence whenever established powers retreat or decline. Drawing from an integration of historical examples and theoretical frameworks, this study identifies recurring vacuum-filling behaviors and strategies across a range of domains: military, political, economic, cultural, and technological. Th