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The US and Soviet Union were the famous superpowers of the Cold War, and perhaps China might become one soon. But what other nations in history could we call superpowers?
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00:00 - Introduction
01:32 - What factors make a power?
02:22 - What are levels of power?
04:13 - Ancient Powers
05:39 - Medieval Powers
06:24 - Early Modern Powers
09:07 - Modern Powers
10:10 - Contemporary Powers
Music used:
"Spring Time" by Kevin MacLeod
found at incompetech.com
While this video is basically my personal opinion/analysis, I did reference or look at these sources when considering what constitutes a super power:
- “China Wants to Increase Its Military Presence Abroad.” The Economist, May 7, 2022. economist.com/china/2022/05/05/china-wants-to-increase-its-military-presence-abroad.
- Miller, Alice L. “A Superpower? No Time Soon.” Stanford Journal of East Asian Studies, Spring 2005.
- R., Fox William T. The Super-Powers: The United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union - Their Responsibility for Peace. New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1944.
The US and Soviet Union were the famous superpowers of the Cold War, and perhaps China might become one soon. But what other nations in history could we call superpowers?
➤ Support this channel with my Patreon!: patreon.com/emperortigerstar
00:00 - Introduction
01:32 - What factors make a power?
02:22 - What are levels of power?
04:13 - Ancient Powers
05:39 - Medieval Powers
06:24 - Early Modern Powers
09:07 - Modern Powers
10:10 - Contemporary Powers
Music used:
"Spring Time" by Kevin MacLeod
found at incompetech.com
While this video is basically my personal opinion/analysis, I did reference or look at these sources when considering what constitutes a super power:
- “China Wants to Increase Its Military Presence Abroad.” The Economist, May 7, 2022. economist.com/china/2022/05/05/china-wants-to-increase-its-military-presence-abroad.
- Miller, Alice L. “A Superpower? No Time Soon.” Stanford Journal of East Asian Studies, Spring 2005.
- R., Fox William T. The Super-Powers: The United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union - Their Responsibility for Peace. New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1944.
