The Politics of Vacuum Filling: Strategic Dynamics and Patterns of Power Transition in Contemporary International Relations
Journal: Preprints.org
Year: 2025

This study critically examines the phenomenon of "power vacuums" within international relations, analyzing the strategic calculus through which states endeavor to expand their influence following the withdrawal or decline of other significant actors. Integrating historical precedents with established and contemporary theoretical frameworks, this research identifies discernible patterns of vacuum-filling behavior across military, political, economic, cultural, and technological spheres. Through a