Difference between revisions of "Sphere of influence"
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| − | A sphere of influence by a country is a foreign geographic region ("sphere") in which that country has [[Trade|trading]] or [[investment]] rights, or more broadly, political or cultural influence. | + | A '''sphere of influence''' by a country is a foreign geographic region ("sphere") in which that country has [[Trade|trading]] or [[investment]] rights, or more broadly, political or cultural influence. |
For example, [[Britain]] enjoyed spheres of influence in many regions of the world during the 19th centuries. | For example, [[Britain]] enjoyed spheres of influence in many regions of the world during the 19th centuries. | ||
[[Category:Political Terms]] | [[Category:Political Terms]] | ||
Revision as of 00:13, December 15, 2009
A sphere of influence by a country is a foreign geographic region ("sphere") in which that country has trading or investment rights, or more broadly, political or cultural influence.
For example, Britain enjoyed spheres of influence in many regions of the world during the 19th centuries.