hard power
"Hard power" refers to the coercive methods used by countries to achieve their international objectives through military and economic means.
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Definition
C1International Relations
(technical, academic)The ability of a nation to influence others through military force or economic pressure.
Example
- The country's hard power was evident in its military interventions and economic sanctions.
- Diplomacy failed, so the government resorted to hard power to achieve its goals.
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