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One of the principal functions of war, and particularly... hegemonic war, is to determine the international hierarchy of prestige and thereby determine which states will in effect govern the international system.

Robert Gilpin

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Robert Gilpin (July 2, 1930 – June 20, 2018) was an American economist, and Professor Emeritus of Politics and International Affairs at the at , known for his contribution in the field of political economy and international relations, especially the effect of multinational corporations on state autonomy.

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