power politics

US /ˈpaʊər pɑːlətɪks/
UK /ˈpaʊər pɑːlətɪks/
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強權政治

a type of international relations in which countries use their power to achieve their own interests, often without regard for moral or legal considerations

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The Cold War was a period dominated by power politics between two superpowers.
冷戰是兩大超級大國之間強權政治主導的時期。
Some critics argue that international relations are still largely driven by power politics.
一些評論家認為,國際關係仍然主要由強權政治驅動。