Rise And Fall of Great Powers: Comparative Study Of Uk And USA

Abstract

The research is based upon the global affairs of various time periods to establish the superpower of the world during the various time period of global history. The study paper reveals that the superpower in the past was largely based upon the mere muscle power, suppression, colonization and exploitation whereas the modern superpower is all about global allies, cooperation, organization, trade and economics alongside the muscle power. In the past while England assumed the superpower it was like the big boss whom the rest of the world bowed and paid tax contributing towards the massive British economy while in the present context since the post second world war period after the USA assumed the superpower it is all about the cooperation, diplomatic relation, trade, commerce, economy, GDP and also the nuclear programs. While England acted as the big boss assuming superpower USA did it like a guardian or say a big brother in more cooperative approach. The USA is able to hold on to the superpower for so long because of its multi-dimensional and multi-functional approach in the modern technologically advanced era. The world has seen the likes of Germany, Japan, Russia or say China in the current context who has the massive military power like the USA but none were a serious threat to the crown because of the USA’s superior approach. USA has not only attained the superpower nature but had appropriate approach to hold on to it in the modern competitive era. So the research paper presents the circumstantial evidences regarding the superior approach displayed by USA in the field of nuclear program, diplomatic affairs, global trade and countering evils like terrorism to hold on the superpower of the world like a pathfinder and guardian towards the improved human civilization globally.