Middle Power

"Scholars generally define middle powers as countries that are not superpowers but still exert meaningful influence beyond their borders, often through diplomacy, coalition-building, and norm-setting (Cooper et al., 1993). Unlike major powers that rely on hard power — military or economic coercion — middle powers tend to rely on soft power and multilateralism. Their influence comes not from commanding others, but from persuading, mediating, and sometimes inspiring."

Source: https://atlasinstitute.org/the-role-of-middle-powers-in-global-diplomacy/