Superpowers
Definition
Superpowers are nations with dominant influence or strength in multiple spheres such as military, economic, political, cultural etc., capable of projecting power on a global scale.
Analogy
Imagine superpowers as star athletes in your school. They're not just good at one sport; they excel in many areas - academics, athletics, arts - making them influential across various fields. Similarly, superpower countries have significant influence globally across various domains.
Related terms
Bipolar World Order: Refers to a system of world order where two superpowers dominate international relations.
Balance of Power: A situation in which nations of the world have roughly equal power.
Pax Americana: The relative peace in the Western world since the end of World War II in 1945, coinciding with America's emergence as a global superpower.
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Which two countries emerged as superpowers after World War 2, leading to ideological conflicts?
Who were the two major superpowers involved in the Cold War?
Which event marked the formal conclusion of WWII and initiated an era characterised by ideological conflict between superpowers?
Which two countries were considered superpowers after World War II?
Which two superpowers emerged after the end of World War II?
What was a major reason for the emergence of two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union, after World War II?
How did Decolonization influence geopolitical relations during the period when two superpowers emerged?
What significant event led to the waning of Britain's global influence and the rise of two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union, post World War II?
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