Revisionist state is a term from power transition theory within the wider field of international relations. It describes states whose objective is to change or put an end to the current system.[1][2]

The term assumes a direct correlation between a state's hegemony, both political and economic, and its standing as either a status quo state or a revisionist state.[3] Powerful and influential nations in international relations such as the United Kingdom, France and other nations like Japan that are better placed in the world order, are likely to fall under the category of status quo states while Russia,[4] North Korea, Iran and other nations dissatisfied with their place in the international system are termed revisionist states.[2]

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References

  1. ^ Tenembaum, Yoav J. (6 November 2012). "International Relations: It's time to revise how we talk about revisionist powers". Oxpol: The Oxford University Politics Blog. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  2. ^ a b Davidson, J. (2016). The Origins of Revisionist and Status-Quo States. Springer. pp. 1–2. ISBN 9781137092014. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  3. ^ Power Transition Theory, summary. Richard W. Chadwick
  4. ^ "Edward Lucas: Russia is winning".
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