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FullTank · 10-21-2007, 17:00 PM

zraver a very good classification.

The superpower title above seems a bit lenient though.

Imo these things are relative to other powers. Comparing the power of zimbabwe because it might be able to defeat the roman empire of old doesnt serve any purpose.

Atleast these 3 needs to be added to your list to call a country superpower.

1)95%+ educated population - quality of citizens

2)25+ SLBM's of 8k+ range - retaliatory power

3)Ability to fight conventional war for long duration(12 months+) against any other superpower(maybe even hyperpower?) without external help. - staying power

10-21-2007, 17:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
FullTank Patron Join Date: 07-11-07 Location: West Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 259	zraver a very good classification. The superpower title above seems a bit lenient though. Imo these things are relative to other powers. Comparing the power of zimbabwe because it might be able to defeat the roman empire of old doesnt serve any purpose. Atleast these 3 needs to be added to your list to call a country superpower. 1)95%+ educated population - quality of citizens 2)25+ SLBM's of 8k+ range - retaliatory power 3)Ability to fight conventional war for long duration(12 months+) against any other superpower(maybe even hyperpower?) without external help. - staying power Last edited by FullTank : 10-21-2007 at 17:17 PM.