No more superpowers
STOCKHOLM — As the term “middle powers” has gained currency this year, it has forced us to ask which countries actually belong to this grouping. After all, shouldn’t most states be described that way? With his much-cited speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney revived a debate about shifting power structures in today’s world. He believes we are…
Stockholm — The term "middle powers" has become more prevalent this year, prompting a discussion about which countries fit into this category. Shouldn't most states be considered middle powers? Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighted this notion in a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January, suggesting we are witnessing a "rupture" in the global order.
This rupture demands that middle powers collaborate to withstand economic pressure and political dominance from others. However, it's unclear whether Carney's remarks were specifically aimed at the United States, whose President Donald Trump swiftly perceived. Nevertheless, the question remains: how should the middle powers Carney had in mind be differentiated from the other global powers?
To address this, one must first examine the nature of the other powers. The term "superpower" was once used to describe nation-states that possessed unparalleled influence on the global stage. After World War II, this term was applied to no nation.
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