Hegemon

Definition

A hegemon in the context of international relations is a state that has dominant influence or authority over others, often characterized by its economic, military, and diplomatic power. It shapes international norms and rules to its advantage while maintaining a status of leadership within the global system.

Related terms

Balance of Power: A principle in international relations where national security is enhanced when military capability is distributed so that no one state can dominate all others.

Unipolarity: A distribution of power in which one state exercises most of the cultural, economic, and military influence.

Realpolitik: A system of politics or principles based on practical rather than moral or ideological considerations