%0 Journal Article %T Estados Unidos en el sistema pol¨ªtico internacional %A Diego A. Hern¨¢ndez Alvarado %J Revista Enfoques : Ciencia Pol¨ªtica y Administraci¨®n P¨²blica %D 2012 %I Universidad Central de Chile %X This article addresses the validity of the concept of power in the International Political System. The author develops a theoretical discussion about this matter from different points of view, to then emphasize in the more inclusive proposal. Subsequently, he reviews the term according to the current order and hierarchy, and concludes supporting the concept of ¡°power¡± as a valid term as well as elucidating the complex scenario for United States as Estate at the top of the current global hierarchy. %K power %K order %K hierarchy %K international political system %K United States %K hegemony %U http://www.politicaygobierno.cl/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Revista-Enfoques-Nro-16-Hern%C3%A1ndez-Alvarado-10-08-2012.pdf