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hegemonic power  

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  • Hegemonic power is the dominance of a particular nation-state in international relations (IR). This can mean dominance of the international system, or of a particular region, or dominance over other countries within a particular sphere of influence. [Source: Encyclopedia of Power; Hegemonic Power]

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