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''Superpower'' refers to a very powerful [[country]] in the global spectrum, often the head of a diplomatic or military [[alliance]]. In modern times, the [[United Kingdom]] and its empire was the world's first superpower, ruling a quarter of the world during a period of 150 years. It declined in power after the [[Second World War]] during which it expended much of its resources to fight the [[Axis Powers]]. Throughout the [[Cold War]], the [[United States]] and the [[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics]] were considered the only two superpowers. In the immediae aftermath of the implosion of the USSR in 1991, America emerged as the world's lone superpower.
'''Superpower''' refers to a very powerful [[country]] in the global spectrum, often the head of a diplomatic or military [[alliance]]. The term '''hegemon''' is also sometimes used.
In modern times, the [[United Kingdom]] and its empire was the world's first superpower, ruling a quarter of the world during a period of 150 years. It declined in power after the [[Second World War]] during which it expended much of its resources to fight the [[Axis Powers]].
Throughout the [[Cold War]], the [[United States]] and the [[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics]] were considered the only two superpowers. In the immediae aftermath of the implosion of the USSR in 1991, America emerged as the world's lone superpower.
[[category:Cold War]]
[[category:Cold War]]