| Lovely that the USA and USSR were called "Superpowers". That term implies that they were something that had never been seen before, but that's nonsense. Britain and France were quite dominant for a long time. Nobody every has equalled the Roman Empire in comparative dominance to their own time period. I assume the term is related to technology.
The remainder of the USA's status as Superpower is fading largely. It once was a matter of taking sides in the Cold War. Either ally with the USA or the USSR. The lack of opposition to the USA has weakened their diplomatic strength, even if their military strength is as overwhelming as ever.
Russia is still a quasi-Superpower I suppose, but nothing close to their former strength and in a slow decline. China is well on its way to becoming one, but needs to make greater gains diplomatically. Militarily, they're not quite to the point of total military-technological independence, but they will be soon enough. India has frightening potential as well.
It's pointless to say that we should abandon the term "Superpower" because it has become too familiar. I still feel its based on a false idea.
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