+A **sphere of influence** defines a region where an external entity holds significant sway. Within this zone, its [Power](/wiki/power) shapes local [Policy](/wiki/policy) or culture, often without direct rule.
+## See also
+- [Hegemony](/wiki/hegemony)
+- [Geopolitics](/wiki/geopolitics)
+- [Colonialism](/wiki/colonialism)
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