Superpower

A simple definition of a superpower can be a country, which possesses a power

that is greater than great.

In today’s world, we notice that great powers are more numerous than in a recent

past when the world was divided between two sides.

A superpower on the other hand, is characterized by five distinct strengths/powers

that we shall analyze below.

The economic power, which is the foundation of any strong and healthy country,

will be considered as the first criteria. Among the economical great powers we can

find countries as Germany, Japan or Brazil etc... Such countries have enough cash

aside to face almost any kind of recession without being deeply troubled.

A second criterion of choice is the military power. Indeed a great power has to be

able to defend itself properly, without having to rely on foreign technology and

clearly, to be credible in todays world, this country must possess the nuclear bomb.

Among the great military powers there is France, the United-Kingdom, India

or Pakistan....

Moreover, the size and the population of a country is also a factor to be

taken in consideration for multiple reasons. The fact of having a vast country

increases the chances of discovering natural resources on or under the soil. In a

world which is energy-intensive, the fact of disposing of natural resources such as

oil, gas, gold or uranium is a non-negligible asset. It allows energetic self-

sufficiency and also creates a substantial plus-value if the country chooses to export

some of the energy.

Furthermore, the bigger the population of a country is, the more laborers

are available and; if those are guided well , it will ultimately result into more work

done.

This is a very important characteristic of a country’s strength because if the

workforce is bigger, it results also in a higher number of men in the army (increases

safety), number of tax payers for the