Will Russia Emerge As The Next Dominant Superpower

[bittraffic]

For this moment, I think it will take time for either Russia or any other country to emerge as the next dominant superpower. We know the United States has won the title for a very long time but the predictions of the birth of a new power are starting to emerge and that is what we will continue to see in the next decade or so as new superpowers emerge.

For Bitcoin itself may be part of this new world order. Not now possible but may eventually be adopted by some countries. It all depends on how well they can make it visible and how much the public will accept it. For the final outcome of this situation is just predictions and predictions only.

The strength of the United States lies within it's currency. The USD remains as the trade and reserve currency of the world. And this enables the US to loan trillions of USD from the creditors every year, at near-zero interest rate. And this is also one of the reasons behind the inflated military budget of the United States (~$600 billion per year?). Other countries don't have this luxury. So they are forced to tone down their budget. Now I don't think that this situation is going to change sometime in the near future, especially as currencies such as EUR are sliding down steeply against the Dollar.

The strength will vary on military strength as well. But given the fact of what happened Afghanistan,  this made the conclusion that the military strength of the US had declined. In many aspects actually because in the race to Space, China had won already and in the case of military weapons, China had the hypersonic as well.

We have not really seen Dongfeng17 in use and hope to not see it because warheads flying all the way across the world are not going to make us survive even if we are a hundred miles away from the target. This is why they do have the chance of winning in a military confrontation especially if they can hit the Whitehouse while they are not in the Mexican gulf.

[DrBeer]

For this moment, I think it will take time for either Russia or any other country to emerge as the next dominant superpower. We know the United States has won the title for a very long time but the predictions of the birth of a new power are starting to emerge and that is what we will continue to see in the next decade or so as new superpowers emerge.

For Bitcoin itself may be part of this new world order. Not now possible but may eventually be adopted by some countries. It all depends on how well they can make it visible and how much the public will accept it. For the final outcome of this situation is just predictions and predictions only.

The strength of the United States lies within it's currency. The USD remains as the trade and reserve currency of the world. And this enables the US to loan trillions of USD from the creditors every year, at near-zero interest rate. And this is also one of the reasons behind the inflated military budget of the United States (~$600 billion per year?). Other countries don't have this luxury. So they are forced to tone down their budget. Now I don't think that this situation is going to change sometime in the near future, especially as currencies such as EUR are sliding down steeply against the Dollar.

The strength will vary on military strength as well. But given the fact of what happened Afghanistan,  this made the conclusion that the military strength of the US had declined. In many aspects actually because in the race to Space, China had won already and in the case of military weapons, China had the hypersonic as well.

We have not really seen Dongfeng17 in use and hope to not see it because warheads flying all the way across the world are not going to make us survive even if we are a hundred miles away from the target. This is why they do have the chance of winning in a military confrontation especially if they can hit the Whitehouse while they are not in the Mexican gulf.

The withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan is a purely political move, and has nothing to do with "loss of power."
In this trend, it would be more logical to discuss the "strength of ruZZia" - the biggest fake of the 21st century the first days, the heroic ruZZian army destroyed the armed forces, aviation and combat-ready formations " Losses in the terrorist army of ruZZia, in some areas, amount to up to 50% of the entire "strength". The prospects are purely negative, the Kremlin's bald scum is hysterically looking for the option of at least some kind of negotiations, since soon there will be nothing to protect his old rotten ass from his own "grateful population", brought to a bestial state by this war ....

PS By the way, it is American weapons, of the 80s of the last century, that bring "the second army of the world, armed with the most modern means of warfare, and having no analogue in the world" to hysteria and pissed pants And the manpower of the ruZZian army is destroyed by US weapons, like sheep at the slaughterhouse - quickly and massively. For which many thanks to our friends from the US, the EU and other countries who help us fight the terrorist bastard regime of ruZZia

[Sithara007]

The strength will vary on military strength as well. But given the fact of what happened Afghanistan,  this made the conclusion that the military strength of the US had declined. In many aspects actually because in the race to Space, China had won already and in the case of military weapons, China had the hypersonic as well.

We have not really seen Dongfeng17 in use and hope to not see it because warheads flying all the way across the world are not going to make us survive even if we are a hundred miles away from the target. This is why they do have the chance of winning in a military confrontation especially if they can hit the Whitehouse while they are not in the Mexican gulf.

Many of the overhyped American defense innovations have failed in actual use scenario. One perfect example is that of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jet. The Americans spent around $1.7 trillion on the development of this jet, and in the end they got a product that is much inferior to the Russian Sukhoi Su-57 (which was developed at a cost of around $60 billion). And the most comic part is that a part of the cost was borne by the European allies such as France and Germany. The unit cost is also much lower. Su-57 costs $35 per piece, while F-35 costs $110 million.

[DrBeer]

The strength will vary on military strength as well. But given the fact of what happened Afghanistan,  this made the conclusion that the military strength of the US had declined. In many aspects actually because in the race to Space, China had won already and in the case of military weapons, China had the hypersonic as well.

We have not really seen Dongfeng17 in use and hope to not see it because warheads flying all the way across the world are not going to make us survive even if we are a hundred miles away from the target. This is why they do have the chance of winning in a military confrontation especially if they can hit the Whitehouse while they are not in the Mexican gulf.

Many of the overhyped American defense innovations have failed in actual use scenario. One perfect example is that of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jet. The Americans spent around $1.7 trillion on the development of this jet, and in the end they got a product that is much inferior to the Russian Sukhoi Su-57 (which was developed at a cost of around $60 billion). And the most comic part is that a part of the cost was borne by the European allies such as France and Germany. The unit cost is also much lower. Su-57 costs $35 per piece, while F-35 costs $110 million.

Oh, and tell us how the Russian military-industrial complex showed itself?
Interested in - the effectiveness of C300 / C400
Interested in the reliability and efficiency of armored vehicles that are not afraid of javelins, is it the T-84VM, T-90, BTR-82, Tigr, Akhmat armored vehicles?
Where is the "unparalleled" tank T-14 "Armata"?
Why don’t the “invincible” MiG-29, MiG-21 and Su-30, the Su-25 attack aircraft fly into the territory of Ukraine, except for the temporarily occupied ones, and where are the “invincible fortresses” of the Ka-52 reconnaissance and attack helicopter hiding?
Where did almost 2000 Russian tanks go? 230 "world's best and most reliable" aircraft? 200 "unparalleled" helicopters? 15 ships of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation, which "can turn any US aircraft carrier group into ashes and wipe the whole country off the face of the earth"?
Why "unparalleled, and for many decades ahead of the best examples of Western missiles" do not fall into military facilities in Ukraine - but through schools, children's gardens, residential buildings, shopping centers, and 75 simply do not reach being shot down by air defense "which the second army world, destroyed in the first days of the special operation in Ukraine"?
And why do Russian soldiers, after the word "HIMARS is not far away", immediately take a stool and urine test, but all in their pants?

PS and about su57 - when you tell fairy tales, make a note "according to the Kremlin propaganda" Do you know why? Because there are only 10 of them, 2 of them are ground test models, and the rest have old engines, because. "unparalleled Russian designers", told fairy tales, but the engine for the SU57 has not been made for 10 years, and for the next 5 years it will not be created as a serial product

And please remind everyone - why did India abandon Russian military helicopters, and why did they close the project to create a new multi-role fighter based on that very fabulous SU57? Enjoy the truth!  

[FlamingFingers]

With the way that it's going, Russia emerge the next dominant superpower, in as much as Putin stays in power for a long period of time, its now obvious that United States and other top European countries are now afraid of Russia, Putin is a man of his word he dare them and non of them dare to trespass in his lane, the nuclear war heads and other ammunitions Russia posses says it all

[iphone5s]

With the way that it's going, Russia emerge the next dominant superpower, in as much as Putin stays in power for a long period of time, its now obvious that United States and other top European countries are now afraid of Russia, Putin is a man of his word he dare them and non of them dare to trespass in his lane, the nuclear war heads and other ammunitions Russia posses says it all

Putin has a very firm leadership trait that until now makes everyone think to fight the country. it's absolutely true that if putin still leads it would make things dubious to play with russia or mess it up. I don't imagine if Putin gets angry and launches their nukes.

[Sithara007]

I have read in other forums that countries are looking to find different ways and german have made their  successful test on hydrogen gas train.
That is the way more alternative will emerge and will reduce the dependency on the oil and gas.
The world will be a different world altogether in coming years.

And from where does this Hydrogen comes from?

They burn natural gas and generate electricity. And then this electricity is being used to produce Hydrogen. And the most ironic part is that the energy produced from this Hydrogen is less than what is needed to manufacture it. Hydrogen-run train is just another eco-scam, which is used to siphon off government funds and to fool the citizens. And it is not surprising that the German Green Party is behind all this. Their supporters have the lowest IQ for any political party in mainland Europe.

[Eden Loomis]

I agree that one country will be more dominant. However, I think that it could be China. The country has not been affected too much. Moreover, they have a diversity food supply while EU nations are meeting the lack of food.

[Joshapat]

I agree that one country will be more dominant. However, I think that it could be China. The country has not been affected too much. Moreover, they have a diversity food supply while EU nations are meeting the lack of food.

China has everything to become the Next Super Power, whatever happens to the world economy has no effect, especially since China is increasingly aggressive by giving loans to many countries so that they can become the Next Super Power.

[mayfair_coin]

Russia was one of the superpowers in times of Soviet Era and lost its little supremacy status after the dissolution of the soviet union, but still Russia is counted among the superpowers in the 21st century and you must have seen that China is now becoming an emerging superpower, its GDP is second highest after USA. It seems that China will cross USA in coming decades.

[DrBeer]

I agree that one country will be more dominant. However, I think that it could be China. The country has not been affected too much. Moreover, they have a diversity food supply while EU nations are meeting the lack of food.

China has everything to become the Next Super Power, whatever happens to the world economy has no effect, especially since China is increasingly aggressive by giving loans to many countries so that they can become the Next Super Power.

Yep, perfect setting.
- bank failure
- an over-credited market that has all the signs of a bubble
- huge internal tension in the economy (by the way, one of the "accepted" solutions is to start some kind of war to divert attention and justify problems in the economy)
- The total dependence of economics on external buyers, and primarily the United States
- "Exodus" of high-tech industries previously located there in the same United States, and transferring them back to the United States, which will greatly help the United States and further destroy the Chinese economy

Just tomorrow to become a world leader ))

[ololajulo]

Many of the overhyped American defense innovations have failed in actual use scenario. One perfect example is that of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jet. The Americans spent around $1.7 trillion on the development of this jet, and in the end they got a product that is much inferior to the Russian Sukhoi Su-57 (which was developed at a cost of around $60 billion). And the most comic part is that a part of the cost was borne by the European allies such as France and Germany. The unit cost is also much lower. Su-57 costs $35 per piece, while F-35 costs $110 million.

I am not supporting government corruption but no country is devoid of corrupt politicians and stealing from military budget, is the easiest. Government try to hide investments in military equipment to prevent probation of the high amount. All countries brag about their product and find ways to spy into other countries inventions, which could be reason for the disappointmect in the stronger ammunition discovery of Russia.

[DrBeer]

I'll dip you into reality for a bit. A little about the "world leader of Russia and its true friends"

I read about the "greatness of Russia" and "bald miserable helmsman of Russia" every time I laugh heartily
So:
China "took hostage" $ 100 billion of Russia's reserves
Having invested 17% of its gold and foreign exchange reserves in the yuan, the Russian authorities admitted that it was simply impossible to withdraw funds from Chinese assets.

The sale of yuan, in which more than $100 billion of gold reserves were invested as of January 1, requires a separate agreement with China. This is stated in the presentation of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, prepared for a meeting with members of the government on the future of the reserves and plans to fill them with "friendly" currencies.

According to a document cited by Bloomberg, the authorities are discussing the possibility of buying yuan and other “soft” currencies for $70 billion. At the same time, the Central Bank admits that after the imposition of sanctions and a ban on transactions with dollars and euros, it is not easy to find assets for gold reserves.

The choice comes down to a few "friendly" countries. But the Turkish lira cannot get out of the “corkscrew” of chronic devaluation and has lost 90% of its value in 10 years. The UAE dirham, according to the presentation, is subject to “political risks”: US officials have frequented the emirates, demanding that Dubai not be turned into a hub to circumvent sanctions.

Only the yuan remains, but there are problems with it: it is relatively easy to invest in Chinese assets, but not to withdraw it back. This requires the permission of the Chinese authorities, and “it will be very difficult to get it in a crisis,” writes the Central Bank (quotes from Bloomberg).

In the Chinese "trap" were the last non-frozen reserves of Russia. Of the $640 billion that the Central Bank had before the start of the war, about half fell under the first wave of Western sanctions. These are dollars, euros, Japanese yen, British pounds, as well as Australian and Canadian dollars.

Central Bank gold - 2.3 thousand tons, which is the fifth largest gold reserve in the world - fell under separate US sanctions in April. And although the bars are stored in Russia and cannot be arrested, it is hardly possible to sell them abroad “secretly”: Russian gold has characteristic impurities that will unambiguously show the country of origin of the metal.

Before the start of the war, the Central Bank, according to its annual report (.pdf), held $105 billion in yuan. It began buying Chinese currency in 2018, when the United States imposed sanctions against Rusal and discussed measures against the Russian public debt. In 2021, the Ministry of Finance joined the central bank, which converted the dollar part of the National Wealth Fund into yuan.

The Central Bank purchased the largest "portion" of yuan ($44 billion) in the spring of 2018, when the Chinese currency fluctuated between 6.2-6.4 yuan per dollar. The Ministry of Finance invested in the yuan at a rate of 6.4 per dollar ($17 billion). Now the Chinese currency is trading at about 6.9 yuan per dollar and has fallen by 7% since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. This “cut off” $7 billion from Russian gold reserves in the form of foreign exchange losses.

Despite all the difficulties, according to Bloomberg sources, the central bank and the government have agreed on a strategic decision to bring investments in yuan to $180 billion.

https://www.moscowtimes.eu/2022/09/04/kitai-vzyal-v-zalozhniki-100-milliardov-rezervov-rossii-a23884

[DrBeer]

Despite all the difficulties, according to Bloomberg sources, the central bank and the government have agreed on a strategic decision to bring investments in yuan to $180 billion.

https://www.moscowtimes.eu/2022/09/04/kitai-vzyal-v-zalozhniki-100-milliardov-rezervov-rossii-a23884

DrBeer - how you make such a long post.
It is surprising that your read a lot and you make such a brief description. Very impressive - and I believe that Russia was powerful and Russia is still powerful. They have survived the whole EU and USA sanction and showed the world that they will not be defeated.

Your opinion is very important to us!

Like Putin, I can talk a lot about what is not clear and draw conclusions about nothing I am more interested in the essence of the event and a brief summary. Here is an example, from a large volume in detail, I will post a short summary of what is happening:

- Russia failed to agree with China on the placement of public debt in yuan. China has not given its permission!
Russia runs to Beijing for permits, and sends Russia with a smirk. Under the Kremlin terrorist, Russia's sovereignty is gone, and the word "greatness" causes nothing but laughter

- Just mega funny news: Russians will be forced to pay a new gas fee after cutting off supplies to Europe
In Russia, the population can be called a "scapegoat"

... Is this indicative or did it have to be written in many words?

[trendcoin]

International relations have gained new dimensions with various concepts in each period. I think we will hear more frequently in the coming years the concepts in which regional power actors come to the fore. In this context, I think the era of global hegemonies is over. After that, we may not see another country like the USA that can be the dominant power alone. We are now entering a new political era in which regional actors come to the fore, and we must admit that Russia is a very powerful regional actor. Countries such as Russia, China, India, Türkiye and Iran act with the desire to be playmakers for their own interests. Polyphony can make noise, and it can also create wealth. My only wish is to enter a period where cooperation is preferred over conflict, but for now we cannot say that things are going very well...

[Xampeuu]

International relations have gained new dimensions with various concepts in each period. I think we will hear more frequently in the coming years the concepts in which regional power actors come to the fore. In this context, I think the era of global hegemonies is over. After that, we may not see another country like the USA that can be the dominant power alone. We are now entering a new political era in which regional actors come to the fore, and we must admit that Russia is a very powerful regional actor. Countries such as Russia, China, India, Türkiye and Iran act with the desire to be playmakers for their own interests. Polyphony can make noise, and it can also create wealth. My only wish is to enter a period where cooperation is preferred over conflict, but for now we cannot say that things are going very well...

Russia and America have always been two superpowers. In the past, military power was more prominent, but for now, military power seems to be a support, and economic power can be a real war today. we see that Russia is currently at war with western countries, but they still look strong, because they hold the key to oil and gas natural resources, which of course are much needed by western countries. actually there are more countries that are the mecca of economic might, namely China, where this country has production costs that are very competitive with any other country.

[Sithara007]

Despite all the difficulties, according to Bloomberg sources, the central bank and the government have agreed on a strategic decision to bring investments in yuan to $180 billion.

https://www.moscowtimes.eu/2022/09/04/kitai-vzyal-v-zalozhniki-100-milliardov-rezervov-rossii-a23884

DrBeer - how you make such a long post.
It is surprising that your read a lot and you make such a brief description. Very impressive - and I believe that Russia was powerful and Russia is still powerful. They have survived the whole EU and USA sanction and showed the world that they will not be defeated.

Russia is not a debt-based economy. On the other hand, countries such as the United States and some of the EU nations are built on top of debt. Russia is a net exporter of natural resources, while others consume more than what they produce. Under these circumstances, it is not surprising that the Russian economy is still resilient despite the sanctions. Remove the oligarchs and corrupt cronies of Putin, and Russians will have one of the highest living standards in the world. But that is never going to happen, unfortunately.

[beej]

I think Russia has always been a superpower. It’s unique
dominance in certain aspects has constantly been
questionable throughout the years even after the cold war.
It is a rich, strong and resilient nation, they have abundant
natural resources that is sought after with today’s industry
and needs. It’s arguably in question since there are other
countries that have emerged in recent years that are
considered super powers, but still it is unwise to
underestimate what this nation is entirely capable of.
Todays soaring fuel prices and energy crisis is simply
testament enough in itself.

[DrBeer]

Judging on the development of the situation in the east and south of Ukraine - the shameful flight of the Russian army, the total destruction of "elite formations of the Russian army", and the complete demoralization of those fleeing, and the central headquarters, the question of any future of Russia can be removed! Why? It seems that soon this totally fake subject will simply cease to exist
And a lover of alternative fairy-tale reality - yes, you can continue to discuss the "greatness and power of Russia" that never existed

Russia is not a debt-based economy. On the other hand, countries such as the United States and some of the EU nations are built on top of debt. Russia is a net exporter of natural resources, while others consume more than what they produce. Under these circumstances, it is not surprising that the Russian economy is still resilient despite the sanctions. Remove the oligarchs and corrupt cronies of Putin, and Russians will have one of the highest living standards in the world. But that is never going to happen, unfortunately.

Dear Sithara007 - don't waste your time! Your real purpose is to write the funniest, most fantastic, short stories and fairy tales! You will be hard to beat as fiction! I appreciate your talent in this area!  

Do you know how your answer sounds to me? In simple understandable examples? I will explain "Homeless and alcoholic Rus, does not have attracted funds, such as the HP company, and the HP company constantly takes loans for business development. The HP company is losers, being a homeless person and an alcoholic is an indicator of stability!"

[Hispo]

Judging on the development of the situation in the east and south of Ukraine - the shameful flight of the Russian army, the total destruction of "elite formations of the Russian army", and the complete demoralization of those fleeing, and the central headquarters, the question of any future of Russia can be removed! Why? It seems that soon this totally fake subject will simply cease to exist
And a lover of alternative fairy-tale reality - yes, you can continue to discuss the "greatness and power of Russia" that never existed

I just read news about the Ukranian advances today and this makes me wonder if Ukranie would try to recover Crimea as fast as possible in case they manage to clear the rest of their territory of Russian soldiers.
I am not sure whether it is true or not but I have read Crimea has become a stronghold for the separatist cells and there must be an important number of Russian Units there to protect those "Autonomous Republics" the Klemlin proclaimed not long ago.

Another potential but unlikely escenario would be Ukraine trying to return the favor to Russia and annex some land, hopefully not that would definitely scale the conflict, imo.