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Is India a global superpower?

A world superpower is usually defined as a country that is capable of projecting its power and influence on a global scale. India's broad range of quality of life among its citizens and booming economy have put the country in a unique position in the world. It competes with leading superpowers in creating new technology and defense, yet most rural areas are still underdeveloped. Impoverished citizens often live in poor sanitation and without healthcare or clean water. Should India be considered a global superpower based on its greatest accomplishments, or are its domestic issues too severe?

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Yes, India is a global superpower

This position holds that India is already a global superpower. It points to the country's achievements in technology — the Indian Space Research Organisation among them — and to its national defence capabilities as evidence that India has earned superpower status.

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No, India has too many domestic issues to be a global superpower

This position holds that India has too many domestic problems to be a global superpower. It argues that overpopulation, widespread poverty, gender inequality, and weak education, healthcare and sanitation prevent India from providing an adequate quality of life for all its citizens.

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No, India is an emerging superpower

This position holds that India is not yet a global superpower but an emerging one. It argues that India's rapid advances in technology and standards of living, its growing economy, and its expanding global impact will soon earn it full superpower status.