re: Which nation that is currently not "first world/wealthy", will be in 20 years or so?

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First world = USA and allies during Cold War Second world = Soviet Union and allies during Cold War Third World = developing countries

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I don't doubt this is what it means, but it seems an odd definition since it is almost always used in the context of rich vs poor countries.

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I don't doubt this is what it means, but it seems an odd definition since it is almost always used in the context of rich vs poor countries.

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First world is Western capitalist countries, second is emerging former communist countries. And China, I suppose.

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First world is Western capitalist countries, second is emerging former communist countries. And China, I suppose.

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Yes, China was always considered part of the 2nd world. And 3rd world was also called 'non aligned' instead of 'undeveloped.' 'Non aligned' meant they did not military support anyone in the Cold War.

I'd look at SE Asia.

I don't think China will allow any country in SE Asia who isn't already considered first world, as the term is used today, to become first world. IMO their dominance in the region will strengthen and spread over the next 20 years which they will use to stifle challenges.

I'd go Eastern European with Poland as the best shot as they've avoided a lot of the stupidity of the EU, but they are and always be weary of Russia stifling that like China in SE Asia.

Hungary or Bulgaria.

Does Singapore qualify?

Going to throw the czech republic out there,because they make some damn fine rifles.

Efficient killing,is one of the first things that a modern society needs to master.

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