History dictates that there are always 1-2 super powers in the world; what would the US (the current...

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History dictates that there are always 1-2 super powers in the world; what would the US (the current supper power) need to do in order to become a super power the world respects?

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Posted by razano on 13.02.2008

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Posted by razano on 13.02.2008

I agree with the fact that it's a contradiction, yet here is an interview with some lady talking about US foreign policy and steps into making the US more "humble", very interesting to read what she has to say and how people like her think...

http://www.alternet.org/audits/76252/?page=2

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Posted by Mohd on 13.02.2008

You could not be a super power and gain respect from the whole world... There is a trade off!

Power means control, and nations dislike to get controlled from other countries.

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Posted by Shalabieh on 13.02.2008

I have yet to llook back and see a super power that has not risen to such a status with out oppersion of others.

Respect is between equals.

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Posted by Noura on 13.02.2008

I agree with Alma, I think that the only time any super power is respected, is:

A. When it’s an underdog and a threat to the current super power

B. When a new super power takes over, people tend to compare, and reminisce and say it was good in the old days when...

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Posted by alma on 13.02.2008

This question is an oxymoron; a nation cannot be a super-power and be respected. By default power is corrupt, therefore, once in a position of power at that scale corruption becomes part of the package, thus people would disrespect the power.

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