"Hard Power" refers to the use of coercive tactics to influence others, primarily through military force or economic sanctions. It emphasizes tangible resources, such as military strength and economic leverage, to achieve national objectives. Countries often resort to hard power when diplomacy fails or when they seek to assert dominance. Examples of hard power include military interventions, like those seen in Iraq or Afghanistan, and economic measures, such as trade embargoes against nations like North Korea. While effective in some situations, reliance on hard power can lead to conflict and strained international relations.