We’re No. 1, For Now

July 12, 2006

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We’re No. 1, For Now: There’s no argument from Americans or Russians as to which nation currently is the most dominant in the world—the US. However, according to a new survey by World Public Opinion.org and the Levada Center, there is definitely quite a divide over who’s on second and continuing to grow in worldly influence. Russians rank their country very high, while Americans see the China star rising.

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