👉 Hegemonic refers to a state or political system in which one party or group holds absolute power and control over another. This can lead to authoritarianism, where the leader is seen as the ultimate authority and the rule of law is violated. Hegemony has been used in various contexts such as the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union, where the US was seen as hegemonic due to its military and economic power, and the Vietnam War which led to the establishment of a communist government