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A hyperpower is a state that is militarily, economically, and technologically dominant on the world stage. The term was first used to describe the United States in the 1990s. It has also been applied, in retrospect, to the British Empire. [1] [2] For the band, see 1990s (band). ...
The British Empire in 1897, marked in pink, the traditional colour for Imperial British dominions on maps. ...
Origin
After the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union, some political commentators felt that a new term was needed to describe the United States' position as the lone superpower. Ben Wattenberg coined the term 'omnipower' in 1990 and Peregrine Worsthorne used the term 'hyper-power' in 1991. French foreign minister Hubert Védrine popularized the term hyperpower in his various criticisms of the United States beginning in 1998. [3] For other uses, see Cold War (disambiguation). ...
The USA and USSR were the two superpowers during the Cold War. ...
Ben J. Wattenberg is a prominent neo-conservative commentator and writer. ...
Sir Peregrine Gerard Worsthorne (born December 22, 1923) is a British Conservative journalist, writer and broadcaster. ...
Hubert Védrine and Ben Ali Hubert Védrine (born July 31, 1947) is a French Socialist politician, who served as Foreign Minister in the government of Lionel Jospin from 1997 to 2002. ...
United Kingdom (1815 to 1871) Throughout much of the Victorian era, the United Kingdom was similar to the modern term "hyperpower". A comparable phrase for the period, summing up the pervasive strength of British industrial, territorial and politico-military power was the phrase: "The sun never sets on the British Empire". On the other hand the UK was never able to maintain dominance on land as it could on sea. Either Prussia/Germany, France, or Russia was still a continental power. By 1871, however, the industrial capacity of Britain began to be surpassed by the United States and newly formed German Empire. Germany in particular challenged the UK militarily through it's land and sea forces in the late 19th century. It can be debated that the British Empire at this point reverted to a superpower status. Queen Victoria (shown here on the morning of her accession to the Throne, 20 June 1837) gave her name to the historic era The Victorian era of the United Kingdom marked the height of the British Industrial Revolution and the apex of the British Empire. ...
The British Empire in 1897, marked in pink, the traditional colour for Imperial British dominions on maps. ...
Motto Suum cuique Latin: To each his own Prussia at its peak, as leading state of the German Empire Capital Königsberg, later Berlin Government Duke1 - 1525–68 Albert I (first) - 1688–1701 Frederick III (last) King1 - 1701–13 Frederick I (first) - 1888–1918 William II (last) Prime Minister1,2...
Motto Gott mit Uns (German: God with usâ€) Anthem Heil dir im Siegerkranz (unofficial) Territory of the German Empire in 1914, prior to World War I Capital Berlin Language(s) Official: German Unofficial minority languages: Danish, French, Frisian, Polish, Sorbian Government Constitutional monarchy Emperor - 1871–1888 William I - 1888 Frederick...
The USA and USSR were the two superpowers during the Cold War. ...
See also American Empire is a term used to describe the historical expansionism and the current political, economic, and cultural influence of the United States on a global scale. ...
Hegemony (pronounced or ) (Greek: ) is the dominance of one group over other groups, with or without the threat of force, to the extent that, for instance, the dominant party can dictate the terms of trade to its advantage; more broadly, cultural perspectives become skewed to favor the dominant group. ...
Pax Americana (Latin: American Peace) is a term to describe the period of relative peace in the Western world since the end of World War II in 1945, coinciding with the dominant military and economic position of the United States. ...
The USA and USSR were the two superpowers during the Cold War. ...
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Notes - ^ To be sure, the United Kingdom had a moment of "hyperpower" in the immediate aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars... (Ferguson 2003)
- ^ At the beginning of the 20th century, the British Empire was an unopposed hyperpower. (Last 2005)
- ^ Definition and Use of the Word Hyperpower
References - "To Paris, U.S. Looks Like a 'Hyperpower'", The International Herald Tribune, February 5, 1999, retrieved August 20, 2006
- "Lonely Superpower or Unapologetic Hyperpower? Analyzing American Power in the Post-Cold War Era", "Paper for presentation at the biennial meetings of the South African Political Studies Association Saldanha, Western Cape 29 June-2 July 1999", retrieved February 28, 2007
- Ferguson, Niall, "Hegemony or Empire?", Foreign Affairs, Council on Foreign Relations, Inc., September/October 2003. Retrieved on 2006-09-15.
- Last, Jonathan, "Rule America?", The Weekly Standard, News America Incorporated, October 21, 2005. Retrieved on 2006-09-15.
- Védrine, Hubert. France in an Age of Globalization, Brookings Institution Press, 2001. ISBN 0-8157-0007-5
- Word Spy - hyper-power. Retrieved on 2006-09-15.
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