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Originally Posted by roly
yeah but what is a super power? usa is one, maybe china, russia not so sure any more. uk isn't but does that mean they can't have a say on the world stage?
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A superpower in the current world is a nasty word - basically stemming for bullying, "sanctions", stirring up shit the world over and generally getting in everyones face and business.
"Superpowers" can be classified as such, but have little substance underneath in any positive terms - eg economic or ability to trade internationally - they have little to offer. "Superpowers" can be freaks with mouths too big for their faces - when this is the case they usually resort to the usual meddling in an effort to be relevant - basically end up as the new bullies on the block.
China is an easy example of a "positive superpower", despite regional problems. They engage in international trading woldwide and appear to attempt to avoid conflict and engage in a positive exchange at an international level.
The UK is sure not a superpower in any sense, but again, despite bullshit (that's everywhere), is the largest financial center in the world and maintains a strong economic policy and currency valuation - together with relatively good relationships with most countries. The UK is basically solvent, which is more than could be said for some classified as superpowers.