Britain topples US as most powerful nation on Earth: Survey.

[RazPaK]

LMAO. The British.



GTFO.

 

[SamranAli]

Get rid of the queen. She is Already at the verge of dying.Scotland want to be independent nation, Soon Ireland will follow, britain is going to be overpassed by pakistan in nuke power, they think they are becoming a soft power!

Now expect trolls because you mentioned Pak nukes.

 

[AADHAAR]

Harry Potter did do a good contribution for the Brits, I must add.

(though, surprisingly, the article doesn't mention it).

 

[darkinsky]

Anyone hear about any artists from the UK in the last 4 decades? Movies from the UK? Did Spiderman suddenly have an urge for tea and bisquits?
Everything the Americans buy, sell or wear is duplicated by every other nation.
The soft power of the US is unparreraled, period.

US is supporting you to the extent that people call israel 51st state doesnt mean that you forget the vital role played by the brits, they made you in the first place, they made israel, you should be thankful

 

[tony singh]

We still doing it no wonder everyone wanna come here to live

 

[anon45]

"I think America vastly undervalues the importance of soft power. It has a tendency to focus on the tangible and the concrete,"

Alright if you feel we undervalue soft power to the extent where you rate us second in the world Does that mean Germany and France don't know the concept?

Also

"Around 29 million visit the UK a year, while just 62 million visit the US, the report said."

shouldnt that be reversed for the 'just' to be appropriate? lol.

 

[PteX]

US is supporting you to the extent that people call israel 51st state doesnt mean that you forget the vital role played by the brits, they made you in the first place, they made israel, you should be thankful

The brits betrayed the Jews countless times and sold us out to the Arabs. They're getting what they deserve with Londonistan.

 

[RayKalm]

The brits betrayed the Jews countless times and sold us out to the Arabs. They're getting what they deserve with Londonistan.

So, are you implying that London's mass Muslim population, particularly Pakistanis, are a menace?

 

[PakShah]

18 NOV, 2012, 05.56PM IST,
Britain topples US as most powerful nation on Earth: Survey.

Britain for the first time has toppled the US to emerge as the most powerful nation in the world when it comes to "soft power", according to a new UK survey.

LONDON: The empire strikes back! Britain for the first time has toppled the US to emerge as the most powerful nation in the world when it comes to "soft power", according to a new UK survey.

The survey found that Britain projects more positive influence around the world than any other nation.

For the first time, Britain has beaten the US to the top spot in an annual survey of global soft power.

Coined by a Harvard academic in 1990, the term describes how countries use attraction and persuasion, rather than coercion or payment, to change behaviour.

Monocle magazine's annual "Global Soft Power" survey, ranks nations according to their standard of government; diplomatic infrastructure; cultural output; capacity for education; and appeal to business.

The top five spots went to Britain, the US, Germany, France and Sweden. The list is calculated using a matrix of 50 factors that indicate the use of soft power, the 'Independent' reported.

Some are empirical - such as the number of cultural missions, Olympic medals and foreign students a country can claim; others are more subjective - with countries ranked for the quality of their cuisine, architecture and business brands, the report said.

"We're in a time, right now, where, more than ever, it's not particularly fashionable to go out and write massive cheques to get your way in the world," Tyler Brule, Monocle's editor-in-chief, said.

"With the Olympics taking place here, which got far more fanfare internationally than domestically, and with America very focused on elections, I think the result is probably right. The UK has had a very international presence this year and it has been the best of the British.

"I think America vastly undervalues the importance of soft power. It has a tendency to focus on the tangible and the concrete," Xenia Dormandy, a senior fellow and US expert at Chatham House, was quoted by the paper as saying.

According to the report, the Olympics brought global attention to the UK, with Team GB winning 65 medals. Bradley Wiggins conquered the Tour de France and Andy Murray took his first Grand Slam title in New York.

James Bond was everywhere, appearing with the Queen in the Olympics opening ceremony, then in cinemas, with the global franchise's biggest ever release, Skyfall.

Around 29 million visit the UK a year, while just 62 million visit the US, the report said.

Britain topples US as most powerful nation on Earth: Survey - The Economic Times

Halarious. USA has a much more powerful soft power. What is UK known for?

Almost nothing in contemporary times.

You always hear of China, USA, Japan, Russia, and maybe occasionally Brazil in the news.

 

[tony singh]

The brits betrayed the Jews countless times and sold us out to the Arabs. They're getting what they deserve with Londonistan.

No such thing as Londonistan mate here there is people from the world over arabs, asians, jews, chinese thats why UK is the best

 

[tony singh]

We just had the Olympics here and they rocked, we have the best music here from Beatles, Oasis to Amy winehouse. Not to forget the best sporting culture from football, cricket to rugby. UK beats USA on all levels we dont have mass shooting sprees plus our movies are better!

 

[474474]

Blimey! mates let's celebrate with some butter beer with fish and chips ;D bloodyhell yankees across the pond!
Cheerio!!!

 

[VCheng]

We just had the Olympics here and they rocked, we have the best music here from Beatles, Oasis to Amy winehouse. Not to forget the best sporting culture from football, cricket to rugby. UK beats USA on all levels we dont have mass shooting sprees plus our movies are better!

Of course, please feel free to send over Adele for a concert in Buenos Aires when Argentina invades the Falklands the next time.

 

[tony singh]

Of course, please feel free to send over Adele for a concert in Buenos Aires when Argentina invades the Falklands the next time.

Mate we have placed Eurofighters in the Falklands you think they can take our oil? we are British they will get a bloody nose like the last time

We still rule the waves

 

[PteX]

So, are you implying that London's mass Muslim population, particularly Pakistanis, are a menace?

I'm not implying, i`m saying. All the Islamists found a cozy home in London and that is exactly what Britain deserves.