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Primary Power Type: Natural Power

Evidence: Saudi Arabia is the world's largest exporter of crude oil, with its state-owned company, Aramco, being one of the most valuable companies globally. Its economy and geopolitical influence are fundamentally tied to its vast hydrocarbon reserves.

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Primary Power Type: Hard Power (Military)

Evidence: Russia possesses the world's largest stockpile of nuclear warheads (estimated at 5,977 by SIPRI, 2023) and has demonstrated its willingness to use military force to achieve geopolitical goals, as seen in its ongoing war in Ukraine.

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Primary Power Type: Economic Power

Evidence: China is often called "the world's factory" and is the largest trading partner for over 120 countries. Its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a global infrastructure development strategy, exemplifies its use of economic investment to expand international influence.

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Canada is consistently recognized for its high quality of life, universal education system, and a strong international reputation for multiculturalism, tolerance, and peace. Its image as an international "peacekeeper and mediator" and its appeal for skilled immigration are key forms of its soft influence.

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Primary Power Type: Hard Power (Military)

Evidence: The U.S. operates over 750 military bases in at least 80 countries worldwide and has the largest military budget by far, exceeding $800 billion in 2023. NATO is anchored by U.S. military strength.

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Nigeria is Africa's most populous country (over 220 million people), and its film industry, "Nollywood," is one of the largest in the world by production volume, exerting enormous cultural influence across the continent and the African diaspora.

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Primary Power Type: Soft Power

Evidence: Japan exerts massive cultural influence through its anime, manga, and video game industries (e.g., Nintendo, Sony). The 2023 Super Mario Bros. Movie grossing over $1.3 billion is a recent testament to its global cultural reach.

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Primary Power Type: Economic Power

Evidence: Germany has the largest economy in Europe and is the EU's leading industrial and export powerhouse. Companies like Volkswagen, Siemens, and Bosch are global leaders, making economic strength the core of German influence.

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Vietnam has become a crucial global manufacturing hub, especially for electronics. Companies like Samsung and Apple have moved a significant part of their supply chain to the country, making it an indispensable link in the global economy.

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Through its news network Al Jazeera, Qatar shapes the narrative and political discourse across the Arab world and beyond. Furthermore, its role as host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and a mediator in international conflicts gives it a disproportionate structural influence for its size.

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Primary Power Type: Natural power

Evidence: India recently surpassed China as the world's most populous nation. This vast, young workforce fuels its rapidly growing economy, making it a massive market and a key destination for foreign investment. Its tech sector (e.g., TCS, Infosys) is a global force.

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Primary Power Type: Hard Power (Military/Technology)

Evidence: Israel is a world leader in military technology and cybersecurity exports. Its "Iron Dome" missile defense system is renowned for its effectiveness, and the country is a top supplier of advanced drones and surveillance technology.

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Sweden is a global pioneer in promoting feminist and gender equality policies, both domestically and in its foreign policy. This normative agenda, along with its welfare state model, serves as a model for others and influences global policies.

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Primary Power Type: Hard Power

Evidence: South Africa is a founding member and the de facto leader of the BRICS bloc (alongside Brazil, Russia, India, and China), an important structural challenge to Western economic dominance. It also has the most industrialized economy in Africa.

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Chile is by far the world's largest producer of copper, a metal critical for the global energy transition (electrification, electric vehicles). This position gives it strategic economic and geopolitical relevance.

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Primary Power Type: Hard Power

Evidence: The UAE, particularly Dubai and Abu Dhabi, has used its oil wealth to build itself into a global hub for finance, logistics, tourism, and aviation (home to Emirates airline). Its sovereign wealth funds invest billions globally, wielding significant economic influence.

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Primary Power Type: Natural Power

Evidence: Australia is a "resource superpower," being the world's largest exporter of iron ore, coal, and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Its economic resilience is heavily tied to global demand for these natural resources.

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Singapore is a global financial hub and one of the most important ports in the world. Its stability, reliable legal framework, and strategic location make it a crucial node for international trade and finance, shaping regional economic flows.

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Primary Power Type: Hard Power

Evidence: France maintains the largest military presence in the EU and has the only other (besides the US) truly global military projection capability, with permanent bases across Africa and the Indo-Pacific. It actively leads independent military operations in the Sahel.

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Egypt's influence derives fundamentally from its control of the Suez Canal, a critical maritime chokepoint for global trade (approximately 12% of global trade passes through it). This gives it informal veto power over the global economy.

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Primary Power Type: Hard Power

Evidence: Iran projects power through a network of regional proxy groups, such as Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthi rebels in Yemen, and various militias in Iraq and Syria. This allows it to exert influence across the Middle East without direct military confrontation.

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Kazakhstan possesses vast reserves of uranium (it is the world's largest producer), oil, and natural gas. This attracts the influence of major powers like China, Russia, and the EU, who compete for access to its resources.

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Primary Power Type: Soft Power

Evidence: Brazil's global image is powerfully shaped by its cultural exports: samba, bossa nova, and especially football (soccer). The success of players like Neymar and the national team's record five World Cup victories give it immense soft power appeal.

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Primary Power Type: Hard Power

Evidence: Poland has become a critical frontline NATO state and a major recipient of U.S. military aid following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Its strategic location and rapid military modernization have made it a key regional security actor and a vital link in the Western alliance structure.

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As the world's third-largest democracy and fourth-most populous country, Indonesia is a demographic giant. Its democratic stability in a complex region makes it an essential actor and a model of moderation in Southeast Asia.

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Cuba exerts significant influence through its "medical missions," sending thousands of doctors and health professionals worldwide, especially to developing countries. This generates enormous goodwill and diplomatic influence.

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Türkiye is a major exporter of military drones (the Bayraktar TB2s were decisive in conflicts like Nagorno-Karabakh and Ukraine) and exerts wide cultural and media influence in former Ottoman regions through its television series (dizis) and news agencies.

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Jamaica's global influence is immense through reggae music and the Rastafari movement, universal symbols of resistance and peace. Icons like Bob Marley and events like the World Athletics Championships give it disproportionate cultural recognition.

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Azerbaijan's influence comes from its role as a key energy and transportation corridor between Asia and Europe, bypassing Russia and Iran. The Southern Gas Corridor and the International North-South Transport Corridor are vital projects that increase its strategic importance.

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Kenya is a global leader in mobile financial technology. The M-Pesa system, launched in 2007, revolutionized banking transactions and has spread across Africa, making Kenya a hub of technological innovation (fintech) with influence across the continent.

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Power is shared mainly between Brazil and Mexico, with Argentina, Chile, and others playing important roles. No single country dominates the region completely.

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Several countries hold significant influence: Germany in economics, France in diplomacy and military power, and the UK in finance and global affairs. Power is balanced rather than centralized.

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South Africa leads in industry and economy, while Kenya has influence in trade and stability. However, no country achieves full regional dominance.

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Regional influence is divided among Saudi Arabia, Iran, Türkiye, Israel, and the Gulf states. They compete with each other instead of one single hegemon controlling the region.

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China and India are major powers, Japan and South Korea are technologically strong, and Australia influences Oceania. This region projects power not only regionally but also globally.

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Russia remains the dominant power in terms of military, politics, and energy, even though some states like Ukraine resist its influence.