great power
noun
often capitalized G&P
: one of the nations that figure most decisively in international affairs : superpower
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The book covers many useful correctives to the dominant narratives on U.S.-China relations and the value of great power competition in the crafting of U.S. defense and foreign policies.
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William Hartung, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
But Trump's message came with undertones of the great power politics that have marked the early days of his second administration.
—arkansasonline.com, 6 Mar. 2025
For a great power looking to set itself up for success in a future shaped by climate change, Greenland is a prize.
—Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025
By doing so, Trump is continuously breaking one of the cardinal rules of international relations—great powers don't bluff.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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William Hartung, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
But Trump's message came with undertones of the great power politics that have marked the early days of his second administration.
—arkansasonline.com, 6 Mar. 2025
For a great power looking to set itself up for success in a future shaped by climate change, Greenland is a prize.
—Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025
By doing so, Trump is continuously breaking one of the cardinal rules of international relations—great powers don't bluff.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Great power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/great%20power. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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