A great power is a nation, state or empire that, through its economic, political and military strength, is able to exert power and influence not only over its own region of the world, but beyond to others. In a modern context, recognized great powers first arose in Europe during the post-Napoleonic era. [1]

List of modern great powers, a list of great powers since the year 1500 to the present.

Great powers are recognized in several international structures, including the United Nations Security Council. [1] A great power is a sovereign state that is recognized as having the ability and expertise to exert its influence on a global scale.

Great powers are often recognized in an international structure such as the United Nations Security Council. In a modern context, recognized great powers first arose in Europe during the post- Napoleonic era. [1]

A great power is a nation or state that is able to influence other states in most of the world. That is possible because it has great economic , political and military strength. It is not as powerful as a superpower or hyperpower .