great power
Noun: A nation or state that possesses significant military, economic, and political strength, enabling it to exert substantial influence on a global scale. Such a state plays a major role in international affairs and can shape events worldwide.
The term "great power" is used to classify and discuss the most influential countries in the international system. It is a formal term common in political science, history, and international relations discourse. * In the 19th century, the great powers of Europe convened at the Congress of Vienna. * Analysts debate whether the nation has the sustained economic capacity to be considered a great power. * The foreign policy is designed to project great power status and secure national interests abroad.
- "Great power politics" or "great power rivalry": Refers to the competitive interactions, diplomacy, and conflicts between major nations, often characterized by spheres of influence and arms races.
- The period was defined by great power rivalry and the constant threat of war.
- "Great power responsibility": The concept that with significant power comes an obligation to help maintain international order and stability.
- The diplomat spoke about the great power responsibility to address global crises.
- Superpower (n): A state with a dominant position characterized by unparalleled global influence and military reach, often seen as a tier above a great power (e.g., the United States during the Cold War and after).
- Major power (n): A near-synonym for great power.
- World power (n): Another term with a very similar meaning to great power.
- Great-power (adj): Used attributively to describe things related to great powers.
- The treaty was a great-power agreement.
- Major power
- World power
- Major state
- Leading nation
- Minor power
- Small state
- Microstate
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a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world
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