Superpowers refer to countries that have significant political, economic, and military influence on a global scale. They possess the ability to shape international relations and exert dominance over other nations.
Related terms
Cold War: The period of geopolitical tension between the United States and Soviet Union where they competed for global influence without direct military conflict.
Bipolar World: The division of power between two dominant superpowers during the Cold War era.
Arms Race: The competition between superpowers to develop and stockpile advanced weapons technology.