do you think russia and china are the next super power countrys?
965455
Russia is a has been. China has the biggest army, far from the best.
240532
CHINA HAS THE WORLD'S SECOND LARGEST ECONOMY..SO IT IS THE NEXT BIG THING..MOREOVER CHINA IS A HUGELY- POPULATED COUNTRY..
1049321
yes true India is really developing fast and i think not by 2020 but 2030 its going to be the superpower...Now they are almost good in warfare and nuclear but it seems it will grow very quickly economically and all arab nations will support it.
1088661
Hi, \n\nThe only superpower is the US, \n\nHowever CHINA is a rising giant...\n\nCheers!!
1161815
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.
608511
It may never get there.  There is a good chance China could become 2 or 3 countries over the next 30 years.  If it does become the world's most powerful country it is likely to follow the example of the UK and US and retain that position for approx 100 to 150 years.
153620
India does not have the ability to become a superpower.  Russia could possibly do it, but they would have to discover an oil field in Siberia that riveled those in the Persian Gulf.  If China could actually get some of the rest of the orient on their side they could do it, but hafter centuries of hatred that is unlikely.  China might be able to do it on their own, but it is doubtful.  The next superpower will probably emerge in one of two ways...  Either a dictator like Sadam will conquor most of the Middle East, or much of Western Europe will decide that if they can all share one currency, maybe it is time to share one government.  If I was to wager money, I'd bet on Western Europe.
532903
Just watch out for China.  They will do whatever they can to destroy our economy, our military power, and eventually, our country.   This has been their agenda since 1950 and they haven't veered off that course since then.  We must stop pouring our currency into China,it only makes it more powerful than it already is.  Between China and Russia, they have a game plan to take us down, and if we don't wake up to that fact we will become a third world power.  So it is not just economic warfare with China, it could very well turn into military conflict if they continue with their not so secret agenda to weaken this country.
637712
ok well Russia is in a decline of democracy (its killing them), India is good but they have too many proverty problems, EU is geting quite strong but they still are too young for any control, China is the answer they have had so many advancs in 20 years and are currenty working on space engineering. I believe the Chinese will be since they already monopolize the industries and trade...It all a matter of time.
1157631
the 21st century has already been described as the "Chinese century."  If you want your kids to be REALLY employable when they're older, get them to learn Chinese.  Not because the Chinese will take over the world militarily (perhaps), but because they will become an exporting powerhouse.  Cheap labor, high exports...makes for a good economy.\n\nAs for whether the Chinese would "massacre" as another user said is to be seen.  I wonder what the Mongols would have thought of that statement!\n\nRussia doesn't have the power to control the various criminal elements in their society, nor the economy to generate the finances to control the world.\n\nAmerica will remain a powerhouse both militarily and economically for the foreseeable future.  I had to sound like a cliche but as long as there are men and women willing to give their life for the liberty and freedom America stands for America will continue to exist as a powerhouse.
549775
Any country with such a large population (2nd in the world), nuclear ability, engineers, mathematicians, etc etc. and speak English sure has all the potential to become a Superpower.
364420
as of now, yes. with our increasingly socialist views, within 25 years we will be tied with China, who is actually turning capitolistic, eventhough they won't admit.  as we conform our society "not to offend", and "not to make to much money" with government laws, we are turning socialist.  to remain the superpower, we need to stay away from government interference in business. now in order to prevent monopoly, we must have some, but it is the consumer who must drive gas prices down, and the consumer who must demand an alternate energy source.  a new energy source will determine the next superpower
1084677
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.
1031004
I do, between China and Russia against America.\nIran gives all its oil the first 2 countries and none to America. China is expected to be the world's biggest economy by 2006. It has nuclear weapons, 1.2 Billion people, the world's biggest army.\nIt has great links with Russia, their biggest Arm's supplier.
619189
iran , china, us, saudi arabia\n\njust to name a few
1092822
What makes a nation a superpower is more than just military ability. Generally, a superpower nation is one that can project its influence in nearly all parts of the world, and is looked upon as a leader.\n\nThe term "superpower" developed during the Cold War, where the United States was seen as the superpower for the democratic capitalist countries, and the Soviet Union was seen as the superpower for the communist countries. Both had the nuclear arsenal to pretty much destroy the world. Both also had many countries where their policy was followed - the Soviet Union pretty much controlled the governmentst of the communist nations of Eastern Europe, and supplied them with weapons, and the United States often gave assistance to anti-communist governments and forces around the world (even if they were brutal dictatorships, so long as they fought against communism).\nBoth countries could rely upon their allies in diplomacy and negotiations in the international arena (ie, like in the United Nations - if the US wanted something, all of the US allies would vote for it pretty much guaranteed).\n\nAfter the fall of the Soviet Union in 1989-1990, the United States was seen as the sole superpower. At the moment, it still appears to be the case, although many will point out that China is emerging as a new superpower - it has a sizable (although not as mobile military) and is gaining greater economic clout. However, it does not yet have many allies that can help carry out its agenda in diplomatic arenas, although it is trying very hard to bring many African nations into alliance with China, through Chinese investment and aid. Others point to the European Union (the organization that is slowly bringing the European nations into one common government) as an upcoming superpower. It too has the massive population, with the massive economic activity, and strong defense system.  However they also don't necessarily have the strong allies - many member states are allies of the US, but the UK and France do have strong relations with many of their former colonial states.
9851
Russia might have same ambitions as the erstwhile USSR, but it is certainly not the same power as USSR, economically, technically and most importantly politically. \n\nAnd I think this is a fact that no one can deny now. Also, the problems with other breakaway nations of USSR has made it weaker.