This established the idea of two opposing power blocs in European politics for the first time.

All the major power blocs are in trouble, as near as I can tell from the news.

Could it possibly be that we don't need either of these power blocs to get on with life?

You might ally yourself with one of the big power blocs.

At the same time he was dealing with the Plateau's four power blocs.

For many years, black African countries played off one power bloc against another to get more military or economic aid.

The three from Earth were picked by the various power blocs on the planet.

What if a wholly new power bloc has taken over in Moscow?

Groups and power blocs of all kinds are trying to redefine the nation in their image.

Right-69 years ago those in the responsible positions of the major power blocs had lost their nerves.