Russia as a global leader

1. Russia as a global leader

Aziza Navjuanova

2. Multipolar world system

3. The main criteria of leadership

economic might
military might
large population
advantageous geographic position
key role in global affairs
good relations with neighbors

4. Russia’s advantages to become a superpower:

Territory
Military might
Diplomatic weight
Nuclear – weapon

5. Issues that prevents Russia of becoming a Global Leader

Economic might
Demographic problems
Conflict with Ukraine

6. Economic might

Depends on:
- oil and gas exports;
- imports of consumer goods;

7. Demographic situation

Russia is only the 9th largest
country by population and is
much smaller than China, India
or the US.
Population – 146.3 million people
(2015 year).

8. Conclusion

Vladimir Putin: “We don’t claim the role of a superpower for
ourselves. That is far too expensive and unnecessary”.