Superpowers Flashcards
(7 cards)
What is a superpower?
A nation/group of nations which can exert their influence globally.
What are the economic characteristics of a superpower?
High GDP and levels of trade.
Home to many TNCs.
Hard currency held in reserve by other countries.
What are the political characteristics of a superpower?
Permanent seat on UN Security Council, powerful allies.
Many multilateral agreements.
What are the military characteristics of a superpower?
High expenditure, largest amount of hardware/personnel, including nuclear weapons.
Could command global military control.
Unparalleled intelligence networks.
Exporters of military technology.
What are the cultural characteristics of a superpower?
Long-standing tradition and rich cultural history/way of life voluntarily enjoyed by many around the world.
What are the demographic characteristics of a superpower?
Significant percentage of global population.
Attracts skilled migrants and other workers.
What are the access to resources characteristics of a superpower?
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.