Superpowers 1) Flashcards
What is the USA’s GDP? And what is it projected to be in 2050
$18.6 trillion
34 trillion
What is the China’s GDP? And what is it projected to be in 2050
11.2 trillion
50 trillion
What is the India’s GDP? And what is it projected to be in 2050
2.3 trillion
28 trillion
What is the Russia’s GDP? And what is it projected to be in 2050
- 3 trillion
2. 1 trillion
What is the Japans GDP? And what is it projected to be in 2050
5 trillion
7 trillion
State the USA’s military spending
$640 billion
State China’s military spending
228 billion
Growing exponentially
State India’s military spending
64 billion
State Russias military spending
66 billion
State Japans military spending
45 billion
How many US companies in the Global 500
133 companies
How many Chinese companies in the Global 500
109 companies, compared with 10 in 2001
How many Russian companies in the Global 500
5 companies
How many Japanese companies in the Global 500
51. #3 ranking
Who in the world have nuclear weapons?
Russia, USA, France, China, UK, Pakistan, India, Israel and North Korea.
Who have the most nuclear weapons?
Russia 7,500
US 7,200
China 250
How can culture be measured?
The Soft Power 30 Index
What is the Soft Power 30 Index?
Its a measure of the appeal of different forms of cultures and ideologies. Incorporating Cuisine, culture, foreign policy and Technology. Gauged by international polling.
How does the US score in The Soft Power 30 Index?
3rd, a drop in place due to Donald Trumps unpopular policies.
How does China score in The Soft Power 30 Index?
25th
How does Russia score in The Soft Power 30 Index?
26th
How does Japan score in The Soft Power 30 Index?
6th
Give examples of hard power
Military force:
- Powerful air, naval and land forces.
- Nuclear weapons
- Military bases in foreign countries, giving geographical influence
- Military alliances
Give examples of Soft Power
Culture and Ideology:
-Exporting culture through film/TV, as well as globally recognised brands
Give examples of intermedia power.
Trade blocs
Favouring trade partners by reducing import tariffs
Economic sanctions
Explain the peak and fall of the British Empire.
The British Empire peaked around 1920. But declined thereafter.
After WW1, Britain could not afford an empire, its Royal Navy wasn’t strong enough to protect the empire.
In 1926, the Balfour Decloration meant Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa gained independence.
In 1947, India and Pakistan indep
In 1960s most of britains Africa/Caribbean colonies gained independce.
What led to the rise of the USSR?
Strong military (large nuclear stockpile) and large geographical influence e.g. Warsaw Pact. Control over most of Eastern Europe.
What led to the fall of the USSR?
Too much spending on military, which doesn’t feedback to economy.
In December 1991, Soviet Union disintegrated into 15 different countries.
Giving way to the USA
Why was the USA a economic superpower during the Cold War World 1945-1990 and beyond.
The USA emerged as a world leading economic power due to:
Supplying weapons to allies
Reconstruction in Europe which paved way to be the US’s largest market.
Trade blocs such as NATO
It wasn’t debt ridden from the Wars
What did strong economic foundations lead to the USA becoming a superpower.
Because it allowed spending on a strong military.
It became home to internationally influential institutions such as the UN, NATO, IMF.
What led to the collapse of communism?
Many people were poorer than the poorest in the Capitalist West.
Crime, Alcoholism and drug use became out of control in some places.
The soviet system became corrupt and many people became dissatisfied.
What is the ‘Take Off’ model and who is it written by?
W.W. Rostow’s ‘Take Off’ model.
It’s a 5 step model of economic development.
What are the stages of W.W. Rostow’s ‘Take Off’ model?
1) Traditional Society
2) Preconditions for Take Off
3) Take Off
4) Drive to Maturity
5) High Mass Consumption
