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re: Who are the world super powers?
Posted on 12/7/20 at 2:41 pm to The Third Leg
Posted on 12/7/20 at 2:41 pm to The Third Leg
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The USA is the the only superpower the world has ever seen.
This is why the world hates us
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Posted on 12/7/20 at 2:41 pm to 1BamaRTR
I agree that right now the only super powers are the US and China. The rest would just be to fill out a list of strong nations.
It's true that Germany and Japan (maybe a hand full of others such as India, France, UK) do not have strong militaries. However their economic and industrial strength would be an advantage in creating a strong military in a relatively short period.
It's true that Germany and Japan (maybe a hand full of others such as India, France, UK) do not have strong militaries. However their economic and industrial strength would be an advantage in creating a strong military in a relatively short period.
This post was edited on 12/7/20 at 2:44 pm
Posted on 12/7/20 at 2:43 pm to 1BamaRTR
I mostly agree with this article
I completely disagree with your comment
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No they absolutely do not. Not even close. Germany’s leaders would shite their pants if the US pulled out all military support. There’s stories about their soldiers using broom sticks in training exercises because they didn’t have enough functioning rifles. Japan is mostly concerned about what happens in their part of the world from a military standpoint.
I completely disagree with your comment
Posted on 12/7/20 at 2:51 pm to fareplay
In 20 years China will be the only super power. They will continue to release new viruses until we are completely cucked out. 
Posted on 12/7/20 at 2:52 pm to kciDAtaE
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I completely disagree with your comment
Russia is not the global player that China is. Russia doesn’t the economy that’s even close to China’s. Yet Russia is ahead of them. The comment you linked talks about power. The term superpower has a particular definition as it relates to countries. It isn’t just power with some extra stuff.
Explain what about my comment is wrong. Again how are you going talk about Germany being a superpower when, as of right now, they couldn’t even defend their country properly? Japan also relies on the US for defense. Military is a crucial part of being superpower.
This post was edited on 12/7/20 at 2:54 pm
Posted on 12/7/20 at 2:53 pm to The Third Leg
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...and to present a universal ideology”
With regard to the US of A... 3 outa 4 ain't bad...
This post was edited on 12/7/20 at 3:00 pm
Posted on 12/7/20 at 2:57 pm to 1BamaRTR
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Explain what about my comment is wrong. Again how are you going talk about Germany being a superpower when, as of right now, they couldn’t even defend their country properly? Japan also relies on the US for defense. Military is a crucial part of being superpower.
Power and influence are not 100% based on military. Sure, that is a component but so are several other factors. I feel you are basing your argument solely on military might.
Posted on 12/7/20 at 3:03 pm to kciDAtaE
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Power and influence are not 100% based on military. Sure, that is a component but so are several other factors. I feel you are basing your argument solely on military might.
No I’m saying it’s based on a multitude of factors. I’m bringing up military because it’s a very important factor and an area in which Japan and especially Germany are lacking in. Superpowers are the most powerful of the powerful and most influential of the influential. Germany and Japan are powerful countries in general but they are no where near where the Brits where in their height, or where the US is now. China is the only one that comes close.
There is no official definition of the word but all include some level of mastering the seven dimensions of state power. Like geography, population, economy, resources, military, diplomacy, and national identity. You can’t be severely lacking in one area and still be considered one.
The whole point of the word is to distinguish certain countries as extremely powerful and influential in a multitude of ways. Germany and Japan cannot compare to the US or even China in this regard. So it’s defeating the purpose of the designation if you’re going to group countries with vastly different powers together.
This post was edited on 12/7/20 at 3:07 pm
Posted on 12/7/20 at 3:18 pm to fareplay
Mr. Incredible and Megamind.
Posted on 12/7/20 at 3:20 pm to OweO
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I think Japan might be considered a Super Power.
Only in the weirdo pornography you consume.
Posted on 12/7/20 at 3:22 pm to The Third Leg
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According to Professor Paul Dukes,
Well that settle that then, Paul Dukes has spoken on the subject
Posted on 12/7/20 at 3:25 pm to fareplay
As far as military super powers
USA
China
Russia
Isreal
USA
China
Russia
Isreal
Posted on 12/7/20 at 3:28 pm to J Murdah
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How is Germany a super power?
Rock-solid economy
The only thing that holds the EU together
Super hot women
Posted on 12/7/20 at 3:32 pm to jchamil
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Well that settle that then, Paul Dukes has spoken on the subject
Do you disagree with his assertions? People Seemingly forget this term was coined in WW2 in response to the development of weapons of mass destruction.
Posted on 12/7/20 at 3:35 pm to fareplay
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Who are the world super powers?
Pussy is undefeated.
Posted on 12/7/20 at 3:37 pm to The Third Leg
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According to Professor Paul Dukes, “a superpower must be able to conduct a global strategy including the possibility of destroying the world; to command vast economic potential an influence; and to present a universal ideology”
Yeah, this is right on the money
The USA is the only nation on earth that can move 150,000 military personnel anywhere on the globe, while maintaining air supremacy and controlling the oceans. China can’t cross the Pacific in force.
Posted on 12/7/20 at 3:53 pm to fareplay
USA and China are currently the only superpowers. China is about to pass the USA as Number 1 military power. The rest Germany, Russia etc are great powers, but not superpowers.
Posted on 12/7/20 at 3:55 pm to 1BamaRTR
At one point in time the sun never set on the British empire
Posted on 12/7/20 at 4:09 pm to Clames
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think Japan might be considered a Super Power.
Only in the weirdo pornography you consume.
Japan porno is awesome except for the pixelated vaginas
Posted on 12/7/20 at 4:15 pm to FlyingTiger1955
Need to factor the Instruments of National Power(DIME)
Diplomacy
Informational
Military
Economic
All factor into whether a nation can be classified as a Superpower.
Diplomacy
Informational
Military
Economic
All factor into whether a nation can be classified as a Superpower.
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