Pew Research Center

What countries do Americans think are gaining and losing influence in today’s world?

On balance, Americans believe the global influence of China and Israel are getting stronger while U.S. influence is weakening ...

Understanding Oligopolies: Market Structure, Characteristics, and Examples

Explore oligopolies, where a few firms dominate a market, influencing prices and outcomes. Learn about characteristics, examples like OPEC, and market implications.

Understanding Market Power: Definition, Examples, and Impact on Pricing

Learn how market power allows firms to influence prices by altering supply or demand, enhance profit margins, and control ...
Pew Research Center

2. Views of China’s influence on domestic economic conditions

While most adults in the 35 countries we surveyed feel China’s influence on domestic economic conditions, people are divided on whether that influence is positive or negative. Those in high-income ...
Time

Trump and the Dangers of Spheres of Influence

WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES - JANUARY 3: US President Donald Trump watches Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's capture unfold in Washington, United States on January 3, 2026. Director of the Central ...
Psychology Today

Putting the Science of Influence and Persuasion to Work

The most effective leaders don’t rely on authority alone; they understand the psychology of influence and persuasion to bring people along with them. Whether you're leading a team through change, ...
The New York Times

The Meaning of Influence, Written in the Stars

Celestial bodies have influence. So do drinks, advertisers and a TikTok personality known as Pookie. By Sarah Diamond In Word Through The Times, we trace how one word or phrase has changed throughout ...