multipolarity
/ˌmʌltiˌpoʊˈlærəti/
noun
- A situation in which power or influence is shared among several centers, especially in international politics or economics.
- The rise of new economic powers has led to greater multipolarity in global decision-making.
- Many analysts argue that multipolarity in Asia creates both opportunities and risks for trade.
- The shift from a bipolar Cold War world to multipolarity has changed how countries form alliances.
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