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What is the main conflict between the Arab nations and Israel?
The Arab-Israeli War of 1948 broke out when five Arab nations invaded territory in the former Palestinian mandate immediately following the announcement of the independence of the state of Israel on May 14, 1948.
What country is the biggest superpower?
United States. #1 in Power Rankings. No Change in Rank from 2020.
Which is the country with the most superpowers?
World Superpowers 2021 Rank Country 2021 Population 4 Indonesia 276,361,783 5 Pakistan 225,199,937 6 Brazil 213,993,437 7 Nigeria 211,400,708
What did the Soviet Union do in the Middle East?
The Soviets tried to slow (if not halt) the flow of Arab petroleum to the West. After the Six-Day War, the Soviet Union became a major player in the Middle East as its proxy countries dragged it deeper into Mideast political intrigue. The Soviets provided continued support to their Arab allies in their struggle with Israel.
When did the United States become a superpower?
The term “global superpowers” first appeared after World War II, applying to the United States and the Soviet Union. The U.S. and the USSR dominated world affairs during the Cold War, and only the U.S. remained a “superpower” after the Soviet Union disintegrated in 1991.
What was the outcome of the Arab Spring?
Women fall victim. Some of the outcomes of the Arab Spring (so far at least) have been downright depressing. In the crowds in Tahrir Square at the beginning of Egypt’s uprising there were plenty of brave and passionate women demanding personal freedoms alongside the political rights which were the focus of the protests.