These are the world's ten most powerful states in 2020

Sort, published by US News and World Report see the influence of a nation as well as its political, economic, and military power. The ranking is part of its annual study “Mira”, which estimates 80 countries based on responses from 21,000 people.

These are the 10 most powerful countries in the world, according to the 2020 ranking:

10. Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia fell a country compared to last year, when it ranked 9th.

US The News calls it the <x0-dogandi of the Middle East” because of its land, and points out its importance to Muslims.

“Milione devout Muslims from around the world participate in a pilgrimage to Mecca every year. ”

9. South Korea

South Korea ranked 10th in a lower place last year. US News noted the ongoing conflict with North Korea.

8. Israel

Israel also ranked 8th last year.

For its relatively small size, the country has played a major role in global issues. The country has a strong economy, monuments of importance to certain religions and strained relations with many of its Arab neighbours,” said US News.

7. Japan

Japan also ranked 7th last year.

US News calls it “one of the most educated nations and the most advanced technical technology in the world”.

6. France

France's position is unchanged compared to last year.

US The News said: “is difficult to overestimate the impact France has on the world, both in the past and today.

“, located in Western Europe, France is one of the oldest countries in the world, and its expansion extends across the globe through science, politics, economics and, above all, culture. Starting in the Middle Ages, France evolved through the kingdom, empire, and finally, into a republic. It was one of the first countries to protect individual rights “.

5. United Kingdom

The UK also ranked 5th last year.

US News calls it “a highly developed nation exercising a considerable international economic, political, scientific and cultural impact”.

He also noted the country's vote to leave the European Union and said this “stirred anxiety about the country's role on the global stage. ”

4. Germany

Germany also ranked 4th in 2019.

“Germania, like the most populated nation in the European Union, owns one of the largest economies in the world and has seen its role in the international community grow steadily since reunification,” said US News.

3. China

China's position hasn't changed since last year.

US The News says it is the “home of one of the oldest civilizations in the world” and says it is the world's “populated and is considered the second largest by land mass”.

2. Russia

Russia also ranked second last year.

Russia's rate is difficult to imagine, “said US News.

It is the world's largest land mass country nearly twice as big as Canada, the second largest country in the world, and covers all of northern Asia and most of Eastern Europe. It shares land borders with more than a dozen countries, and shares sea borders with Japan and the United States “.

1. United States

The U.S. preserves its position as the most powerful country in the world.

US The News calls it the world's “the most dominant economic and military power in the world” and now notes <x2 cultural integration includes the world” thanks to the production of films, TV and music.

He also noted that President Donald Trump's stances on immigration and trade “have raised questions worldwide, including from the country's closest allies, for the country's next course on global stage”.