noun
hard power
In international relations, the use of military and economic means to influence the behavior or interests of other political bodies. Often contrasted with ソフトパワー (soft power).
See also: ソフトパワー
その国はハードパワーに頼りすぎていると批判された。
That country was criticized for relying too much on hard power.
Smart power, which combines hard power and soft power, is important.