Is Russia still a World Power?
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Not necessarily a world power as it once stood. The Soviet Union or "Russia" is now a remnant of its former self. The poverty caused by the former Communist empire still remains however, as does the nuclear weapons. Russia still plays an important role in world politics in organizations such as the G8.
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Russia.  It's not as big as the former USSR (because the other former republics are independent), but it's still HUGE, stretching from Eastern Europe all the way to the Bering Strait across from Alaska.
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Apart from the fact that Russia is NOT making alliances with all 3rd world countries, your understanding of the bible is completely wrong.\n\nRussia is more Western-looking than at any time in the past and has signed several trade agrements with its new European allies such as Germany, France and the UK.\n\nIf you want to quote from the bible then the least you should do is make it accurate !!! The bible says absolutely nothing about Russia or supposed alliances with 3rd World countries. Nor does it say the Burger King is better than McDonalds, or that Bill Gates is the reincarnation of Joan of Arc, despite what many supposed "Christians" claim.\n\nYou are perfectly entitled to your opinion, but your "facts" are totally untrue. Sorry.
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The problem is not Islam. Since the demise of the Soviet Union there has been no balance of power. While the cold war was not pleasant, it kept both superpowers in check. Now we have one major power (with a lot of hangers on) and they need to continuously prove that they are the world power. Consequently they need to find villains who must be put down or controlled. Through its control of the press, Islam has been villified.\n\nIf you want to make a difference, think for yourself, don't let them brainwash you.
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We have more WMD's than you, so if you try to defy us, you go BOOM. \n\nThat sounds stupid because of the way I phrased it, but it's true. We own the world with fear (which is known as TERRORISM). Russia has almost as many WMD's as we do though, so we're unable to push them around. Same with North Korea, since they have an alliance with North Korea. Thus, situations such as the 'Cold War' (I'm sure you've heard of it) arise.\n\nBut that doesn't stop the foreign policy makers in the US. Ohhhh no...the threat of nuclear holocaust never stopped us....*shakes head*
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Both China and Russia are concerned about being “encircled” by the US and want to increase their own international clout for its own sake (Putin just said as much during his most recent speech to the nation).  They are therefore searching for allies to increase their power and influence on the world stage.  Whereas many of the more countries with better human rights records are more inclined to ally with the US than Russia or China, they have to choose between forgoing alliances with countries with worse records or ignoring the ethical considerations and going for the power advantage.\n\nGuess which ones they chose.\n\nIt is not just Burma, however.  For example, on the one-year anniversary of the massacre of protesters in the Uzbek city of Andijan by state forces Uzbek President Islam Karimov was the very public guest of honor at the Kremlin.
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Russia will be potentially one of the most economically and politically influenced country in the world . At this time its country with a lot of problems , conflicts,war . But they pay they debt  left as inheritance from USSR in amazing pace . Also its reachest and biggest contry in the world .  Russia has many problems as i said before , like thief's from the government and close to government people . Corruption , Oligarchs ,who steal money from the mother land selling gas and putting money in they own pocket . \n    But I really belive in Russia
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Let me guess, you are Russian? \n\nYes, Russia has a lot of nukes. Since the demise of the USSR, the US has gained the advantage of knowing where a lot of them are. Ironically, as part of nuclear reduction agreements, the US actually PAYS Russia to destroy the agreed nuclear weapons. The operations are constantly overseen by US reps. I know this because I met two of these representatives in Votkinsk Russia. They were there monitoring a factory that was dismantling Nukes. As part of the reductions agreements, Russia can also monitor the US, but I guarantee they aren't paying us for it. \n\nSo which country has the best weapons? I would say that the US has more sophisticated weapons than just plan ol ballistic missiles. Nukes are good if want to blow up entire cities--but that isn't a very feasible idea these days. It just doesn't go over very well politically. \n\nSo all in all, yes, Russia has the nukes. But ever since the end of the cold war, the US has continued spending billion and billions on defense while Russia has really let off on their emphasis on nukes and and other weaponry. Yes, they are still developing and creating new weapons, but just not at the rate of the US.
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Right now, there are two global powers: US and China, though US has more military might, both have extensive international influence and contacts. There are three military superpowers: Israel is number one, followed by US, then Russia. There are several economic superpowers: Europe, China, US. There are many regional powers: Brazil, Australia, Japan.\n\nIt would be a good thing for the US to have competing powers. One major bully in the world causes instability (as it does in any group--village, city, state). There needs to be a balance of powers, else you end up with dictatorship and totalitarianism, as you now have in the US internally with no checks on the administraive branch from a one-party government and a Jelly Fish Congress and Judiciary--and a totally kowtowed press.\n\nEurope could emerge in the next twenty years as a military and economic superpower, but China will get there first.
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I would say a lesson.  A lesson on "balance of power".  When the former USSR was a superpower, it helped to hold in check the USA, which was the other major superpower.  Once the USSR had fallen, the USA came up as the major power in the world.  (other countries such as Great Britain, China, Japan, North Korea etc are not as strong-yet)  As the USA is the major power they are able to exert more influence around the world.  The lesson I would say there is that if there isnt any "balance" in the world power, then they are able to use that power in ways the rest of the world may not agree with but be powerless to stop; there isnt anything to really check their power.
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No, it only gets bigger every day.\n\nIn relation to the US's moral superiority and credibity- those are fading, but that has little to do with being a superpower- USSR had neither, but had as large or larger impact on the world than the US for a long time.\n\nEconomic influence- while our % of oil consumption is decreasing in relation to the whole world, we are still the biggest consumers of oil and everything else worldwide.  That for a country which is only 5% of the worlds population.  Everyone needs to to business with the US.  This is why we will never have real trouble with China, BTW-- they need us to buy things.\n\nMilitary- We are unmatched.  Whenever NATO or the UN decides to do anything, US always carries the lions share of the burden.  The world won't act on anything without us doing most of the work.  Unfortunately that is why we get Rwandas, Bosnias and Somalias-- when we don't get out butt in gear, the rest of the world sits around whining about why the US won't do anything.\n\nPolitics- sucks everywhere. Ours still has more influence because of the two reasons above.\n\nImage- Probably not so great.. all the other countries think we should do things differently.. but again, most of them don't do anything.
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Geographically?  Don't quote me on this, but I'm pretty sure it's Russia.
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its russia, it;s surpassed the u.s in weapons sales. the russian weapons are the best in the world.
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The UN will probably not vote for an attack on Iran.  Russia is making money off of Iran, and Russia is broke so they need the money.  So, Russia is on the Security Council of the UN and has veto power.  We'll talk to them, impose some sanctions that Russia and others will skirt around, threaten them, etc.  I think that we'll bomb certain facilities if we think they're getting close.  One good thing is that France is totally against Iran having nukes.  That makes a coalition easier to form, since the French can be active whiners.\n\nHowever, Russia may get with the program if we can show proof Iran is close.  The superpowers know that it would be a BAD thing for little countries to get The Bomb.\n\nBTW, the reason Iran has such a creep for president is because the moderates boycotted the last election in protest of a failure to achieve more democratic change.  They'll probably vote next time, so they'll get a cooler president.
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Natural Resources\nThe mineral-packed Ural Mountains and the vast oil, gas, coal, and timber reserves of Siberia and the Russian Far East make Russia rich in natural resources. However, most such resources are located in remote and climatically unfavorable areas that are difficult to develop and far from Russian ports. Oil and gas exports continue to be the main source of hard currency, but declining energy prices have hit Russia hard. Russia is a leading producer and exporter of minerals, gold, and all major fuels. The Russian fishing industry is the world's fourth-largest, behind Japan, the United States, and China. Russia accounts for one-quarter of the world's production of fresh and frozen fish and about one-third of world output of canned fish. Natural resources, especially energy, dominate Russian exports. Ninety percent of Russian exports to the United States are minerals or other raw materials.\n\n\nIndustry\nRussia is one of the most industrialized of the former Soviet republics. However, years of very low investment have left much of Russian industry antiquated and highly inefficient. Besides its resource-based industries, it has developed large manufacturing capacities, notably in machinery. Russia inherited most of the defense industrial base of the Soviet Union, so armaments are the single-largest manufactured goods export category for Russia. Efforts have been made with varying success over the past few years to convert defense industries to civilian use.\n\n\nAgriculture\nRussia comprises roughly three-quarters of the territory of the former Soviet Union but has relatively little area suited for agriculture because of its arid climate and inconsistent rainfall. Northern areas concentrate mainly on livestock, and the southern parts and western Siberia produce grain. Restructuring of former state farms has been an extremely slow process. The new land code passed by the Duma in 2002 should speed restructuring and attract new domestic investment to Russian agriculture. Foreigners are not allowed to own farmland in Russia. Private farms and garden plots of individuals account for over one-half of all agricultural production.
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It's a good question.  I think the US has the most advanced and powerful military in the world, so it is possible that it will remain the superpower for a long time unless enough countries band together to take it on politically, economically, or even physically.  I think the general feeling in the world is that the US is getting too big for its britches, but nobody is doing anything about it except the terrorists.
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Probably so...\n\nhttp://www.heritage.org/Research/RussiaandEurasia/BG1459.cfm\n\nEspecially in light of this...\n\nhttp://www.spacewar.com/reports/Fighting_An_Asymmetrical_Chinese_War_Machine_999.html\n\nand this....\n\nhttp://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/11/24/061124134543.qth288nm.html