 Power means man’s control over the minds and
action of other men.
 Political power can be an instrument of power but
not power in any sense.
 Domestic power
 International power
 Meaning of power
 Power is the ability to influence the behaviours of
others in accordance with once own ends.
 Foundations of power
 Factors of power
a. Geography
b. Natural resources
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c. Technology
d. Population
e. National character and moral
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f. Economic development
g. Political structure
h. Ideological development
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i. Leadership
j. Military preparedness
k. diplomacy

National power.......