Top 10 Most Powerful Countries
A number of political science surveys have said that the following countries are the most powerful today:
1. The United States of America
This country is the largest economy today and has the strongest army as
well as a very powerful democracy. It is also said to be a superpower
and its media is very influential as well. It has built itself and its
power ever since it gained independence and is only getting more
powerful. The country controls international relations and is a part of a
number of influential bodies.
2. Russian Federation
The Russian Federation has the second most powerful army and controls a
number of states in the Central Asian area. It has a very large
population and immense world area. These factors allow it to stay
independent and prevent external forces from meddling in the political,
economic and financial issues of the country. Because of its size,
Russia has the resources to become a superpower.
3. Peoples Republic of China
Peoples Republic of China is said to have the 4
th largest GNP
in the world. It has gained supremacy only recently over Britain and
France. It has a large army and immense potential to become the most
powerful country in the world.
4. France
France is a part of the UN Security Council and is said to be the fifth
most powerful country in the world. It is a great nuclear power and
influences many African nations. The French have a large army which
helps in maintaining law and order. It is a G7 economy and part of the
European Union.
5. Britain
Britain is part of the UN Security Council as well. It has powerful
nuclear weapons and the democracy is considered to be the most stable as
well. As a G7 economy and as a leading country in areas like music,
films and media, the country has immense influence when it comes to
world politics. It is a part of the European Union as well.
6. Japan
Japan has an extremely large economy and is a leading democratic power.
The population of the country is large but since the competition is
intense, it features below USA, China, France and Britain.
7. Republic of India
India is very populous and has a well-known democracy which gains its
power from the detailed Constitution of India. The economy is growing at
a staggering rate and the nuclear weapons are becoming more and more
powerful.
8. Federal Republic of Germany
Germany has the third largest economy in the world and features in the
list of the most powerful European Union members. However, it was
greatly affected during the two World Wars which hampered its influence
over the world.
9. Republic of Pakistan
Pakistan has a very large Muslim population and powerful nuclear
weapons. It is a united country but since it spends a hefty sum on
military dictatorship, it has not become truly powerful. In addition to
that, even though it has good resources, the battles with India have
made the country very weak in these terms as well. Therefore, if it can
replenish these resources and find a way to balance its political
standing, it will be able to become more powerful.
10. Republic of Brazil
The Republic of Brazil is very large and is part of Latin America. It is
said to hold the largest Portuguese speaking population in the world.
In addition to that, the media of the country is quite stable and its
relations with the rest of the world are quite secure.
Monday, February 20, 2012
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