Imperialism: a policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means. Capitalism: an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state. Internationalism: the state or process of being international. Communism: a theory or system of social organization in which all property is owned by the community and each person contributes and receives according to their ability and needs.