For others, the term refers, more pragmatically, to all countries when they decide to act together. Still another, more accurate definition encompasses all countries with international influence – that is, any country whose identity and sovereignty is recognized, and that chooses to participate in global discussions and decision-making.
在一些人看来，国际社会根本不存在。也有人比较实际，认为这个词意指决定集体行动的所有国家。还有一些人使用更准确地定义，即包括所有具有国际影响的国家——任何身份和主权得到承认并选择参与国际讨论和决策的国家。