Superpower (Great Empires)

A superpower is a state with a dominant position in the international system which has the ability to influence events and its own interests and project power on a worldwide scale to protect those interests. A superpower is traditionally considered to be a step higher than a great power.

United States of America
The United States is one of the world's main superpowers. It has a population of 290,000, one of the largest in the world. The economy of the US is the largest in the world with a value of $15 trillion. Its military budget is enormous and maintains the largest navy in the world and one of the largest armies in the world. It's nuclear arsenal is the largest in the world. It has influence in almost the entire world, mainly in Western Europe.

China
The Chinese Empire is one the world's leading main superpowers. With a population of more than 1.3 billion people, it is the largest in the world. Its economy is ranked 5th with a value of $7.8 billion and a yearly growth of 20%. It has a high military budget, and maintains the largest standing army in the world. Its navy is one of the largest in the world and China possesses nuclear weapons. China is one of the world's oldest civilizations and has proved that it crushes each culture that tries to assimilate them.China has global influence, mainly in China, Korea, Japan and Mongolia, sometimes referred to as the Sinosphere. Many people in the world think China will become the sole leading superpower in the world in the near future. The 21st century is therefor commonly called the Chinese Century.

Khmer Empire
The Khmer Empire is recognized as the world's third superpower, behind China and the USA. With a population of more than 400 million people it is the third most populous nation in the world, behind China and India. Its economy, with a value of $10 trillion is ranked third in the world. It possesses a dynamic economy and culture. The Khmer Empire has a large military, including a large army, navy and a nuclear arsenal. The Khmer Empire has a respected status in international negotiations. The Khmer Empire is very advanced and quickly recovered after the Mughal invasion in World War III.

Arabia
The Arabian Abbasid Caliphate is recognized as the world's fourth superpower. With a population of 200 million, it is a populous nation. Its many resources, most importantly oil have made the nation the second largest economy in the world, with a value of $13 trillion, only slightly behind the USA. As the world's largest exporter of oil, it has influence around the globe and earns a place as one of the more important nations. With a large military and nuclear arsenal it is a powerful nation. Its paradise-like culture is world-renowned. However, some have questioned its position as superpower, considering its inability to manage the Persian Revolution an defend itself against invasions from smaller countries, its corrupt regime and intolerant behaviour.