Power means man’s control over the minds and action of other men.

Political power can be an instrument of power but not power in any sense.

Domestic power

International power

Meaning of power

Power is the ability to influence the behaviours of others in accordance with once own ends.

Foundations of power

Factors of power

a. Geography

b. Natural resources

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c. Technology

d. Population

e. National character and moral

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f. Economic development

g. Political structure

h. Ideological development

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i. Leadership

j. Military preparedness

k. diplomacy