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The United States in the 21 century- the perspectives for the omnipower

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The dictionary defines "power" as "capability of producing an effect" or, what is probably more directly relevant for normal use in the international arena, "possession of controlling influence over others." Military power involves the capability to coerce a recalcitrant party. That possibility, combined with a perception that the possessor has the will to use it if necessary, is often sufficient to attain the desired effect. Economic power by analogy involves the capability decisively to punish (or to reward ) another party, according to whether that party responds in the desired way, combined with a perception that the possessor has the will or political ability to use it if necessary . Political power is a type of power held by a person or a group in society. Which is not limited to the heads of states, however, such a power is related to the amount of societal influence they can wield......

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