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The major powers of our times are states with fairly large
populations. Large concentration of man-power in Asia,
particularly China and India, has been an important factor
of the power structure in international politics. Human
Power resulting from the presence of a large class of
skilled workforce has been a source for the emerging
power of India in the world.
D. Economic Development and Industrial Capacity
The level of economic development also determines the
national power. It is a means of building military power
and welfare and prosperity of people. A developed,
healthy, prosperous and growing nation creates an impact
at world level.
United States regularly uses aid and market access to
change the behavior and policies of other states. No loan
or development assistance by the IMF and the World Bank
are ever sanctioned to a country without US agreeing to it.
A weak nation that is characterized by poverty and
underdevelopment suffers from acute and multiple limits
on its national power.