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Great powers are recognized in an international structure such as the United Nations Security Council. Shown here is the Security Council Chamber.

A great power is a nation or state that is able to influence other states in most of the world. That is possible because it has great economic, political and military strength. Its opinions are taken into account by other nations before taking diplomatic or military action. Characteristically, they have the ability to intervene militarily almost anywhere, and they also have soft, cultural power, often in the form of economic investment in less developed portions of the world. Five great powers are permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.

Great powers

The great powers today are:

Potential Great Powers:

India

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See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Potencia mundial para niños

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