hard power
noun/ˈhɑːd paʊə(r)/
/ˈhɑːrd paʊər/
[uncountable]- an aggressive way of dealing with other countries that involves using the threat of military force to make them do what you want
- He is a believer in hard power and aggressive leadership.
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