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A superpower is a state with a leading position in the international system and the ability to influence events and project power on a worldwide scale; it is traditionally considered to be one step higher than a great power. Alice Lyman Miller (Professor of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School), defines a superpower as "a country that has the capacity to project dominating power and influence anywhere in the world, and sometimes, in more than one region of the globe at a time, and so may plausibly attain the status of global hegemon." [1] It was a term first applied in 1944 to the United States, the Soviet Union, and the British Empire. Following World War II, the British Empire ceased to exist as its territories became independent, and the Soviet Union and the United States were regarded as the only two superpowers, who then engaged in the Cold War. After the Cold War, the most common belief held is that only the United States fulfills the criteria to be considered a superpower,[2] although it is a matter of debate if it currently is a hegemon and if it is losing its superpower status, or whether it is currently a superpower at all.[3] Also, there is a debate regarding Russia's status as either a superpower or as a potential superpower.[4][5] China, the European Union, and to some extent India, are also thought to have the potential of achieving superpower status within the 21st century.[6] Others doubt the existence of superpowers in the post Cold War era altogether, stating that today's complex global marketplace and the rising interdependency between the world's nations has made the concept of a superpower an idea of the past and that the world is now multipolar.[7][8][9][10] The term superpower was used to describe nations with greater than great power status as early as 1944, but only gained its specific meaning with regard to the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II. There have been attempts to apply the term superpower retrospectively, to a variety of past entities such as Ancient Egypt,[11][12] Ancient China,[13][14] Ancient Greece,[15][16] the Persian Empire,[17][18] Roman Empire,[19][20] the Mongol Empire,[21] the Spanish Empire, and the British Empire.[22][23] Recognition by historians of these older states as superpowers may focus on various superlative traits exhibited by them. For example, at its peak the British Empire was the largest the world had ever seen.
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1. Mapping the Way to the Future: GPS Navigation and Mapping Software
July 16, 2008
Revolutionizing Business with GPS and Mapping Software In the modern business world, operating internationally on a heretofore inconceivable level, finding geographical information that is easy to access, precise, and up to date has become an absolute necessity. In the past, many companies were managed from the world’s superpower economies, like the US, the UK, and Japan, while operating in distant countries, sometimes on the opposite side of the globe. There was less global competition for international companies and there were a lot of sure bets. Recently, however, the number o... (read more)
Author: Maher Salem
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2. Disaster in the Soviet Union The Chernobyl Nuclear Meltdown
May 01, 2008
In the Western region of the former Soviet Union, at that time the only Superpower in the world other than the United States, disaster struck the sleepy Ukraine town of Pripyat. On April 26, 1986, in the cold early morning hours, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant exploded. The resulting disaster hit a level 7 on the International Nuclear Event Scale, the only incident in the history of atomic energy to do so. Following the initial explosion, fire and subsequent explosions from the site sent radioactive plumes of smoke into the air and contaminated much of the surrounding area. Reports came fro... (read more)
Author: Cameron Martel
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3. Disaster in the Soviet Union The Chernobyl Nuclear Meltdown
April 30, 2008
In the Western region of the former Soviet Union, at that time the only Superpower in the world other than the United States, disaster struck the sleepy Ukraine town of Pripyat. On April 26, 1986, in the cold early morning hours, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant exploded. The resulting disaster hit a level 7 on the International Nuclear Event Scale, the only incident in the history of atomic energy to do so. Following the initial explosion, fire and subsequent explosions from the site sent radioactive plumes of smoke into the air and contaminated much of the surrounding area. Reports came fro... (read more)
Author: Grace Chen
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4. Asian Dating: A Dating World of Variety Unto Itself
April 28, 2008
Asia is such a wonderful place, full of cultures so different to everything we know in our Western society. Obviously in Australia, our culture was primarily imported from our british forefathers, and then during the last 30 to 40 years, from the US as our politicians allied themselves this with last true military and economic superpower.
That being said though, Australia is as close to a “multi-cultural” society as you are likely to find anywhere in the world. And Asia is our closest neighbour. Therefore, despite the vast cultural differences between East and West, in Australia we are... (read more)
Author: Damian Papworth
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5. The Effect of Terrorist Attacks to the Volume of Foreign Students in the United States
March 06, 2008
The controversial terrorist attacks in New York in 2001 have really made a significant impact to almost all industries in the United States; since the attacks, life has never been for the economy and the student community. No one ever imagined a superpower like the US to fall prey and victim to vicious and savage terrorist plots and horrific elements of global society.
Among the most affected by the onset of the attacks is the country's education industry. People might have a hard time linking the academic industry in the US, directly to the terrorist attacks. But now, notions and ideas a... (read more)
Author: Nick Sanders
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6. Fed Cup
February 03, 2008
Will Russia will be able to repeat its 2007 Federation Cup success this time? The Fed Cup 2008, the team event of women tennis, will begin in just few days from now and the sports critics as well as tennis fans have already started doing predictions about who is going to win the 2008 Federation Cup. Will it be the tennis superpower, Russia again, who had crushed Italy 4-0 in the finals last year? Or will it be some other country lifting the Federation Cup?
The zonal competition of the Federation Cup 2008 will begin from 28 Jan while the 1st round of World Group stage will commence ... (read more)
Author: Kundan Singh
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7. Visit Germany: The forgotten holiday superpower
January 22, 2008
When it comes to Brits going abroad - Germany isn't the first place to spring to mind as a top holiday destination. Those looking for hot sun and sandy beaches tend to head for more southerly European countries, such as Spain, Portugal or Italy and those who are after Alpine environments tend to prefer the famed ski resorts of France, Switzerland or Austria. However, this large European nation does have a prospering tourism industry, and there are plenty of visitors from the UK who have fallen in love with Germany's medieval towns, vast forests and vibrant cities. The Black Forest is... (read more)
Author: Andrew Regan
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8. Updates on Noida Real Estate
November 14, 2007
New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA) is known to be one of the largest planned industrial townships of Asia however it has undergone a complete transformation in the last few years. It’s no more a stereotype industrial area, but an epitome of India’s growth as economic superpower. The real estate in Noida is hitting the sky, which is due to a large migration of people from Delhi who are being bullish to make it their home. As a part of Uttar Pradesh, Noida cannot remain untouched by the problems prevailing in the state. Despite all, the individuals who have shifted their base ... (read more)
Author: George Gonigal
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9. Web design India: IT on a new high
November 02, 2007
In business world, growing competition and brisk changes have made the outsourcing one of the most popular and growing area. Offshore outsourcing — in web development, web designing and SEO services — is now multi billion industry. Most of the European companies are outsourcing functions from logistics to Human resources to Information technology to Payroll processing…to India.
This outsourcing boom has transformed India from a developing country to an emerging economy and a superpower in the making. Dipstick survey shows that India is the first choice as a destination for outsourcing ser... (read more)
Author: shally parkar
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10. Citizen Journalists Meet to come together to give shape our future
August 21, 2007
Today as India spreads its wings to set foot on the new global economic center stage and prepares to join the club of developed nations, the historical references have changed. It has transformed from the land of snake charmers to a country with high intellect, professional prowess and is an emerging superpower.
At this critical juncture in our history, it is apt that we undertake a reality check of the ground situation in our country. Here are some of the issues, which demand our attention Ø India is considered an emerging superpower, but corruption levels in India are one of the h... (read more)
Author: c j
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11. China to Become a Scientific Superpower
April 17, 2007
Celebrated as the inventor of development milestones such as the compass and printing, China is aspiring to become a global player in science and technology in the 21st century, casting off decades of neglect of academia and political persecution of intellectuals. A leading British think-tank predicted this month that China is on the way to becoming a scientific superpower, thanks to the massive increase in its spending on research and a trend for scientists to return home from abroad. "The center of gravity of innovation has started moving from the West to the East," the newly... (read more)
Author: Eric Castro
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12. Discover Bazi-a new health drink
April 03, 2007
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So what differentiates the health drink supplement Bazi from the rest of the field of health supplements?
Quite simply: It's the jujube fruit.
The Jujube fruit has been shown to strengthen the immune system, provide a calm energy, and help the digestive, neurological and muscular functions. It is a ... (read more)
Author: harold marsh
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13. NLP - 5 Techniques To Gain A Superpower Memory For A Super Fast Learning
February 08, 2007
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Pradeep Aggarwal is a world renowned hypnosis guru offers 15 part ecourse on Learn and Master How to Hypnotize yourself and others at www.hypnosisglobal.com/ecourse ">Revealing you the NLP secrets that can help you raise your memory status for the best outcome in your tasks. There is no one in the world who does not desire a powerful memory. A memory is the thing of which everyone desires. The memory enables you to face the challenges and perform tasks.
The following are some of the NLP techniques that can help you increase your memory.
1. Tilt back and ... (read more)
Author: Pradeep Aggarwal
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14. How will Chinas energy consumption effect the West?
October 25, 2006
You cant turn on the TV or open a magazine these days without reading about the rise of China and how they will be the next economic superpower within the next few decades.
China has 1.3 billion people living within its borders and an economy growing at over 10% per year. For energy consumption to keep pace with economic growth China will have to harness every fuel source available including renewable energy and nuclear power. There is not enough gas and oil in the world to satisfy China, not with it’s neighbour India with 1 billion people also having a huge demand for the same resources.... (read more)
Author: David Oglaza
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15. The Irrational Geopolitical Exuberance of the Left
March 15, 2006
Bush’s globetrotting to South Asia (India, Pakistan, etc.) the first week of March, 2006 puts the political Left into apoplectic seizure. Why? For one, the Commander-in-Chief has no intention of fulfilling their greatest joys: The collapse of the modern era’s Commercial Empire, the USA. No, American Empire is NOT declining; the dollar is NOT disintegrating as the world’s currency; America is NOT in seismic implosion—economically, politically, or for that matter, socio-religious disintegration. Shame upon the Left for their irrational geopolitical exuberance; akin to “Rumors of my death ha... (read more)
Author: Doug krieger
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