Superpowers of the next century!

[Emperor2]

A superpower not yet mentioned:
The Chinese Democratic Superstate, to be founded by me and my "Anti-Communist Party 'Blue Army'". We will make the great state of China a real superpower and a model for a great Capitalist-Democracy!

Who wants to join the blue army?

 

[Provolution]

That is the fun question, how much say has the British with the US.
You would be amazed if you knew.

 

[ParkCungHee]

That is the fun question, how much say has the British with the US.

Minimal.
Ten Chars.

 

[Ninjazn]

I really think the term "Superpower" needs to be redifined. Personally I think it can really only be used when there are maybe 1 or 2, possibly at the max 3 candidates. Any more than 3 candidates than you no longer have a "Superpower", instead you have more of "Globalpowers". The difference being:

1) Superpower - Nation that can exert it's policies and military influence on the rest of the world with little opposition.

2) Globalpower - Nation that has the potential to exert it's policies and military influence but is kept in check by other globalpowers.

See during the Cold War, there were Super Powers because only the U.S. and the Soviet Union had tremendous amounts of power, no one really kept them in check. However now, a lot of nations are getting to the superpower status and they all continuously can keep each other in check, thus making them more "Globalpowers".

Anyway these are my candidates for Globalpowers in the next 50 years.

United States- Large country geographically with a democratic form of government. Capitalism helps the economy and they have a very strong military. Good relations with most European countries and good trade partners with Asian countries like China, India and Japan.

China- Large country geographically, booming economy due to large workforce and large number of exports. Advanced and large military.

India- Also a large country geographically, strong economy that is set to expand even more (by 2050 is predicted to have the 2nd GDP in the world, passing the United States). Also has a large workforce of engineers, doctors, IT professionals. Has a strong standing military and is a democracy.

European Union- Not a country, but a group of countries that together produce a large chunk of the world's economy. United has a strong military force and is a diplomatic union.

 

[TheLastOne36]

You might want to add Russia (if they get back on track) and Brazil on that list.

 

[cybrxkhan]

my candidates for next superpowers in the next century:

China: Duh. Its big, its bad, and its getting stronger.

India: Its big, its corrupt, but its a democracy. Its military is still mostly Cold War style, but that could change...

Russia: Its big, its dark, but it has tons of nukes and tons of resources.


Next tier superpowers (secondary powers):

Brazil: Growing economy, tons of resources...

EU: Maybe not so early, because it still somewhat "vassal" to the US (not real vassal, but you know what i mean).


as for the US, i am not so sure, but i think i'd put it a little less than a first-tier superpower... i dunno... who knows...

 

[Junglecutter]

EU - Good chance of surpassing US economy
Russia - $$$ Oil/Natural Gas $$$
China - Large workforce
India - ^^

Also possible superpowers

ASEAN
OPEC - Unless they run out of oil
Some Latin American Country

 

[scy12]

I don't think Russia should be in any Superpower's list. Maybe it could be in the Regional Powers list as it is an important supplier of energy.

 

[carmen510]

Vatican City

Well, there is no doubt China will be (If not already) a superpower.

India is a possibility.

Maybe Japan, for its uber games and a dedicated workforce.

EU is looking nice. Maybe it'll become a country with the former countries as states. Who knows?

Russia has some possibility, but its on a turbulent economy.

Of course, an Asian union (Think UFAR in Empire Earth: Art of Conquest) would totally kick ass.

 

[Izipo]

Europe (well the EU) has been called the silent superpower and I think it makes sense.
Barring economic or military power, isn't a superpower in the 21st century supposed to inspire confidence and act as a role model for the rest of the world. I'm not implying that the EU is a role model, but the title of next superpower should also include core values (human rights, freedom and such...)

Face it, a large part of the world just plainly hates the US and/or China (not including myself, but a thought shared by a lot of people I know and something I've seen numerous times here at CFC).
I also think that we have to get rid of the old cold war superpower mindset (where the 2 superpowers were the ones that had the most nukes).
Besides if you try to project yourself in the future (say, a hundred years) it looks quite bad. Unless we really start to think globally and really try to save mankind as we know it (in all its diversity), well, we're doomed.
And to go back to our favorite game : this is where shooting for he stars makes sense. When is the next ice age due ? What will happen when the earth gets hit by a giant meteor ?

So, it would be great if the next superpower would just be the human superpower. Building a space elevator and spreading humanity to another cradle, that should be our goal as a species. Not arguing who will have the biggest dick in 50 years.

sorry, I've been rambling a bit, it's late. Good night.

 

[carmen510]

So true, and it happens I descend from both 'hated' countries.

I can understand why people might hate America, with its huge amount of spoiled informal masses. (Hey, what can you do? Its a free country after all)

China, I can't really understand, besides the lack of civil rights...

(Blocking internet websites like forums... )

 

[cybrxkhan]

actually, there are nations that "like", or, a better term, "prefer" China. for example, a random African state with some history of human rights abuse can get help to improve the economy from either America and China.

if they go with America... thers a catch. you have to stop all your rights abuse and stuff or else we won't help you.

but if you go with China... no catch!!!

wow...

 

[West 36]

actually, there are nations that "like", or, a better term, "prefer" China. for example, a random African state with some history of human rights abuse can get help to improve the economy from either America and China.

if they go with America... thers a catch. you have to stop all your rights abuse and stuff or else we won't help you.

but if you go with China... no catch!!!

wow...

If you go with China, the people making the human rights abuses are the ones getting money, furthering that whole system.
And America may support it, just making sure no one really knowns about it, so long that a dollar is made.

 

[darky333]

If you go with China, the people making the human rights abuses are the ones getting money, furthering that whole system.
And America may support it, just making sure no one really knowns about it, so long that a dollar is made.

Why does everyone think china and india in 25-50 years?

In 50 years, China and india will have 1 billion old people each.

Yeah, real superpowers.

 

[West 36]

Why does everyone think china and india in 25-50 years?

In 50 years, China and india will have 1 billion old people each.

Yeah, real superpowers.

I'm not quite sure why you quoted me, I was commenting on china, not saying it would be a super power. Although I do think so. India, not so much.

 

[aronnax]

Why does everyone think china and india in 25-50 years?

In 50 years, China and india will have 1 billion old people each.

Yeah, real superpowers.

They already have more than 1 billion people...

 

[Steph]

They already have more than 1 billion people...

try to read all the words. There's is a tiny 3 letters word between billion and people in darky333 post.

 

[Provolution]

Yes, these nations will have very very many elderly to take care of with limited resources, India and China.

 

[aronnax]

try to read all the words. There's is a tiny 3 letters word between billion and people in darky333 post.

okay fine i read a little fast

 

[Steph]

We start to know of you bad habits