Quote from: Oluwa-btc on September 05, 2025, 05:47:56 PM

Talks of creating their own digital currency continues(BRICS). I'm still keen to see what happens with BRICS as I want to see them become a success. I looked at the new partners and members closely and I'm yet to see a single African flag or country. They slack behind when it comes to things that'll benefit their economy hugely.

One of the discussions I love had during the SCO summit was how they can help curb and combat IMF & Trump's tariffs bullshit and also talks of security amongst themselves (Eurasians), all these stems from the bus-bombing and hijacking in Pakistan and also, massacre in India.
I also saw Trump's comments on truth social moaning how, they've lost india to Russia and China. He stressed so much about india but always trying to bully and pressuring them into submitting to thier tariffs terms. I love that they're a strong country who's refused to fall into pressuring. Takes some ballsy nation to do that!!

In fact, several countries' roadmaps already understand that to silence Trump or weaken the United States, a superpower, they must have a combination of dominance. To be considered a superpower, a country must dominate at least in the following areas:

1. Military domination (Hard Power). It is nearly impossible to build an economy without guaranteed military strength. World War II taught us that the winner takes all, the winner always benefits, and the weaker country will be created with a system of dependency. Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Iran, and many other countries began to improve their military defenses. Currently, the US military remains the world's number one power, and its military industry contributes one-quarter of its GDP.

2. Economic domination. The US also wins in economic warfare because the dollar dominates the country's foreign exchange reserves and international trade through its swift system. This is further compounded by its strong influence in international economic institutions (IMF, World Bank, WTO) and control of strategic supply chains. Although China won the trade war, America's position remains too strong to be overthrown.

3. Ideological Dominance & Soft Power. Ideological Dominance & Soft Power. Possessing attractive values, culture, and lifestyles that other countries emulate or aspire to, for example, the "American Dream," the "China Model," and the "European Welfare State." Control over global media, the entertainment industry, international languages, and world-class universities. Capable of spreading global narratives (propaganda, international political framing) that support its interests.

4. Political & Diplomatic Dominance: Capable of shaping international rules of the game, norms and rules-makers, not rule-takers. Strong positions in the UN, especially the Security Council, the G20, G7, BRICS, and other global forums. Possessing cross-continental strategic alliances such as NATO and the Belt & Road Initiative.

5. Technological and Innovation Dominance: Leading in frontier research and technology: AI, space, biotechnology, new energy, and the digital industry. Possessing giant multinational corporations that shape the direction of global markets (Big Tech, energy companies, and financial institutions). Digital and scientific infrastructure that makes other countries dependent on its products and technological standards.

Fighting alone, each country would be nearly impossible for them to compete with America. That is why many people make strategic alliances or collaborations.