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 www.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. https://www.economist.com/china/2022/....
- 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.