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The use of military and economic means to influence the behavior or interests of other political bodies.

Power that organizes and orchestrates the systematic interaction within and among societies.

Power that arises from the ability to reward.

The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.

Power that ensures male dominance over females in social or economic systems.

A form of power proposed by Michel Foucault that is exemplified by the societal institutions that regulate behavior.

Power legitimized by extraordinary personal abilities that inspire devotion and obedience.

Power legitimized by respect for long-established cultural patterns.

A form of power that regulates the population through technologies of security that use statistical estimates to manage the demographics.

Authority based on legal, impersonal rules; the rules rule.

Authority that is recognized and accepted by society as legally and morally correct.

Leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others.

Power derived from possessing knowledge or expertise in a particular area.

The ability to attract and co-opt rather than coerce.

The capacity of a multitude of organizations and entities to challenge and potentially undermine power.

Power coming from a person's perceived attractiveness, worthiness, and right to others' respect.

Power that is exerted through force or the threat of force.

Power derived from controlling access to information.

A small group of people who control a disproportionate amount of wealth, privilege, political power, or skill in a society.