Superpowers Flashcards

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What is a superpower?

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A nation/group of nations which can exert their influence globally.

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What are the economic characteristics of a superpower?

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High GDP and levels of trade.
Home to many TNCs.
Hard currency held in reserve by other countries.

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What are the political characteristics of a superpower?

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Permanent seat on UN Security Council, powerful allies.
Many multilateral agreements.

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What are the military characteristics of a superpower?

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High expenditure, largest amount of hardware/personnel, including nuclear weapons.
Could command global military control.
Unparalleled intelligence networks.
Exporters of military technology.

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What are the cultural characteristics of a superpower?

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Long-standing tradition and rich cultural history/way of life voluntarily enjoyed by many around the world.

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What are the demographic characteristics of a superpower?

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Significant percentage of global population.
Attracts skilled migrants and other workers.

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What are the access to resources characteristics of a superpower?

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Able to export and control the supply of valuable commodities.
Multiple resources make a country less dependent on others.
Occupying a world location that enables it to command influence.

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