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Recent Examples of great power
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for great power
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More to the point, sea power is about power projection for economic gain.—
Colin Flint,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2025
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According to one version, troops would be posted away from the front line at key infrastructure sites such as nuclear power plants and backed by Western air and sea power.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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While Trump allies argue that the broadcasters are bloated and outdated, advocates say that by dismantling the networks, the United States is ceding the airwaves to China and other world powers, thereby harming American interests abroad.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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In 2018, Trump withdrew the U.S. from Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers and reimposed sanctions that crippled Iran's economy.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
15 Mar. 2025
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Nations would undoubtedly argue that advancing AI for their nation is needed to keep their country on par with the global community, perhaps even to stand out as a geo-economic and political superpower, see my coverage at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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That’s allowing China to portray itself as the most reliable superpower, diplomats here say.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Great power.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/great%20power. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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