Empires and Superpower

Empire

A large collection of states or nations ruled by a single, ultimate authority, historically most often an emperor or empress.

Superpower

A country that is immensely prominent and powerful, especially with reference to the US and the former Soviet Union when perceived as the two most powerful nations in the world.

Power

The capacity to perform an action or behave in a specific way, notably as a trait or faculty.

Military power

The ability of a nation's armed forces or a group to exert force.

Nations

A sizable population connected by shared ancestry, history, culture, or language living in a given nation or region.

Organisations

A group of people organized for a specific goal, such as a corporation, society, association, etc.

International

Existing, taking place, or being conducted between two or more nations.

Colonialism

The process of gaining governmental control over another nation, populating it with settlers, and economically exploiting it.

Mediation

Resolution of a disagreement through intervention or arbitration.

Militarism

The belief that a nation should maintain a strong military and be prepared to use it forcefully to protect or advance its interests at all costs.

Negotiation

Conversation aiming at reaching a consensus.

Imperialism

Expanding a nation's power and influence by military force or diplomacy.

Nationalism

Affiliation with one's own country and advocacy for its interests, often at the expense of other countries.

Judicial system

A system of courts that decides legal issues and interprets the law in legal proceedings.

Arbitration

Resolving a disagreement through arbitration.

Alliances

A partnership or association created for the advantage of both parties, particularly between nations or organizations.

Veto power

The president's authority to reject a bill or joint resolution and prevent its passage into law.