hegemon
noun
heg·e·mon
ˈhe-jə-ˌmän 
ˈhē-
: something (such as a political state) having dominant influence or authority over others : one possessing hegemony
These were the periods in which England and then America filled the role of hegemon …—
Robert Heilbroner
Robert HeilbronerThe American self-image of a mighty power that is also a benign hegemon, the global custodian of democratic values and human rights, is deeply rooted.—Allister Sparks
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In spite of the series’s bleak themes, Lucas succeeds in engendering a new hope, a vision of the future in which the hegemon is deposed.
—Ruby Thélot, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
None would be seen dead helping Bibi Netanyahu in the current climate but if the incentive is to replace Iran as hegemon, and parade as peacemakers, especially after an extended period of civil war, then the outlook might change.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
Bipolarity stabilizes Asia for the moment and enables the United States to protect its vital regional interests, preventing a potential hegemon from disrupting the peace, and safeguarding the economic benefits that Washington derives from trade and investment with the region.
—Susannah Patton, Foreign Affairs, 13 Sep. 2024
For the first time in centuries, Europe lacks a potential hegemon.
—Justin Logan, Foreign Affairs, 9 Aug. 2024
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Ruby Thélot, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
None would be seen dead helping Bibi Netanyahu in the current climate but if the incentive is to replace Iran as hegemon, and parade as peacemakers, especially after an extended period of civil war, then the outlook might change.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
Bipolarity stabilizes Asia for the moment and enables the United States to protect its vital regional interests, preventing a potential hegemon from disrupting the peace, and safeguarding the economic benefits that Washington derives from trade and investment with the region.
—Susannah Patton, Foreign Affairs, 13 Sep. 2024
For the first time in centuries, Europe lacks a potential hegemon.
—Justin Logan, Foreign Affairs, 9 Aug. 2024
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“Hegemon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hegemon. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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