The most powerful country
2006-08-09 17:31:24 · 15 answers · asked by ragava 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Short answer. Without a doubt. The US. In just about every aspect except sheer manpower. But the US against the World? The world wins.
It depends on how you define power, and how the power is used. In some ways the US is one of the least powerful countries, becuase in our position of power, other countries are jealous and try to undermine our power, namingly France, and Russia.
We are add odds against the rest of the world, and there are more of them than us, and they are getting nukes. It's a cold sober thought, but I'm afraid it's true. If the US doesn't wake up to reality, and start paying attention to the reality of the situation we are in we may be doomed. So I don't think we are that powerful. Also Russia is in a strategic position, and alignnment with China and other nations that threatens the middle east. Watch Russia closely, and you will see that Russia is behind alot of what's going on in the Middle east. They talk about us wanting oil, but I think Russia is the one that's trying to destablilze the area in order to get oil. My source. The Bible.
2006-08-09 17:39:15 · answer #1 · answered by The Bible (gives Hope) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Russia has only been on the world stage because of one thing:OIL
The Russians are some of the smartest, toughest people, but like most countries, is run into the ground by bad leaders. I really had high hopes when the Soviet Union(communist system) fell...
Russsia does not produce anything of quality of what the world wants. And the level of corruption makes the US gangsters look like school boys.
By 2075, when all the worlds oil reserves are tapped out, Russia will cease to exist today as we know it, as well as Saudi Arabia, etc.
2006-08-10 00:53:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
USA. Not even close. Best military in the world. Best Airforce, Navy, Army. Biggest military spender.
The World's Largest
Military Spenders
(billions)
United States $420
Russia $65
China $56
United Kingdom $49
Japan $45
France $40
Germany $30
Saudi Arabia $19
2006-08-10 05:20:08 · answer #3 · answered by tyrone b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
china
they are silent but think about how many things are made there. if they stoped traiding with the US think about the economics alone. then consider population.
as to answer your question i think russia is more powerful at this moment. our millitary is heavely involved in the middle east compared to russia
2006-08-10 00:46:07 · answer #4 · answered by specal k 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what you meane by powerful. USA has the strenght but misses the brain
2006-08-10 00:48:03 · answer #5 · answered by carina blubba 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the u.s.a. this government hides. at least the u.s.s.r. u know where u stand. in the u.s. they hide behind the people.so the u.s. is what? when it has to hide ones self. people here disappear. for what? because they speak out. the people here need to wake up.
2006-08-10 00:38:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easily the USA
2006-08-10 00:35:51 · answer #7 · answered by toughguy2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably China, Clinton gave it to them in exchange for money!
2006-08-10 00:35:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All that really matters is if we have the ability to destroy each other. After you pass that point it really doesn't matter so much anymore.
2006-08-10 00:38:14 · answer #9 · answered by thumper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
USA is the only super power left.......
2006-08-10 00:38:29 · answer #10 · answered by 345Grasshopper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋