Sphere of Influence in the United States

Concept of Sphere of Influence

In the U.S., in the context of Foreign Affairs and National Defense, Sphere of Influence has the following meaning: A region of political influence or dominance in international affairs. The United States is said to have a wide sphere of influence in global affairs. Russia is said to exert influence the countries that were formerly part of the Soviet Union. (Source of this definition of Sphere of Influence : University of Texas)

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• Foreign Affairs
• National Defense