power politics
noun
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: politics based primarily on the use of power (such as military and economic strength) as a coercive force rather than on ethical precepts
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Long a major regional partner for the United States, the crown prince is expanding Saudi Arabia's relationship through business and global power politics.
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Pesha Magid, Reuters, 14 Feb. 2025
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Pesha Magid, Reuters, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Power politics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20politics. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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