The two major powers were the United States and the Soviet Union.
Build a strong military to prevent attacks from other countries.
A strong military helped imperial powers protect their global interests.
Comparing it with Central American countries, yes! Nicaragua has the largest and best equipped military force of Central America. Worldwide, not too strong.
having to do with allies and fighting against other countries
Speak softly and carry a big stick. In this case the big stick is the US Military, if we let the other countries know that we have a strong military we don't need to speak too much, which is speak softly we just need to let the countries know we have a strong US military.
Several smaller European countries joined with the Axis at various times, but while not tehnically involved Spain had strong ties with the Fascists.
During the last Abbasids the central was weak and the strong dynasty was emerged by Seljuk who took the hold of central government, the whole military was control by them. they decided the administrative affairs and the Abbasids rule by name and they were decline.
A strong sense of nationalism emerged
Yes. The Chinese had a large military and was a great threat to many countries at the time.
As Japan grew strong it began making imperialistic moves toward other countries. It also strengthened its military and gained control of its trade tariffs.
strong