Strongest world power now adays.

Its an interesting point actually, what countries in the world today surpass britains record of being uninvaded im sure there has to be one.

Originally posted by longshanks31 illirac besides we are all european now most countrys in europe are eu or trying to be, a united states of europe superstate seems to be the future plan, every treaty takes us a step closer to it. be that a good thing or a bad thing time will tell. All i can suggest by of opinion on it is that the eu as a superstate will be the world power. whether that translates to greater happyness for the people is yet to be seen. I do not find war appealing in any event, if the soldier was an extinct proffesion lets face it this world would be a happier place. If the politicians want a war they should go themselves and risk there own necks. Still while there are young men still stupid enough to risk there lives for these buffoons (and i include the current british government) war and misery will continue.

i hope you are right illirac, but fear you maybe wrong, the eu takes much more from britain than it gives, if i had my way we would part company asap, but alas i fear its now too late for that.

Ottoman Empire - Turkey

are we talking abaut who was invaded or the strongest world power?, USA has no rivals...they are one of the best(or the best) in: economy, militry, politics, tehnology and so on...other nations like Russia can compare in land and air force(and nukes) but not surly in navy and economy...the Chinese and Japan can compere in economy, but I think in nothing more...Britan in almost everything, but they are not even close to the economy(yes it's powerfull but still they can not compere)...Israel in militry( I think they have the best experience now)...Korea and France in nothing(except nukes)...

Originally posted by Mughaal Ottoman Empire - Turkey

I wasn't aware the Ottoman Empire was a candidate for "Strongest world power nowadays" . Also, SuN., what do you mean by "Nepal has never been defeated"? In battle, invaded, conquered?

in specific england 1066 last time.  and soz spelt thailand wrong

Originally posted by longshanks31 in specific england 1066 last time.  and soz spelt thailand wrong

Nigeria wasnt ever conquered.It held of the french and brits.

Originally posted by Sun Tzu Right now, I would have to say the U.S., but at the rate of China's growth, prolly by 2020 China might be top dog, another potential country is Canada, the problem for them is that there are more cows up there than people.

With or without the population, Canada is a middle power, and always will be. Our history simply doesn't lead us in the direction of dominion over other nations, even if it were possible.

China may be ascending in a sense, but not really. What is actually happening is that the US is losing its relative status, so it appears that Russia, China, the EU and up-and-comers like Brazil are waxing, but in reality that's all just a matter of perspective. I think the future is one that will lack a clear superpower, and we'll be back to something like the 17th century - when the Dutch, the English, the French, the Spanish, the Portuguese, the Swedish, and many others were all able to compete on an equal footing.

In that mix I see as the great powers: the EU, the USA (they'll only fall so far), China, Russia, and possibly Brazil. The top middle powers: Canada, Japan, S. Korea, India, Australia, and possibly Iran.

Edited by edgewaters - 08-Nov-2007 at 14:26