world power

But there’s a big exception in which more old-fashioned prejudices about bodily strength and real world power kick in: When the person in question rules through intimidation.

He believed the Soviet Union deserved to be respected as a world power equal to the United States.

It's had some achievements over the years on the economic front, developing a more integrated economy across the region and securing free trade agreements with other world powers.

Iran said on Saturday that it was no longer bound by restrictions on its nuclear programme as a landmark 10-year deal between it and world powers expired, though Tehran reiterated its "commitment to diplomacy".

A landmark 10-year deal world powers signed with Iran to rein in its nuclear programme officially ends Saturday.