Top Ten Most Powerful Nations in the World in 2012




Flag of the United States of America, the World's Most Powerful Country




The Foundation for National Security Research (FNSR), a think tank based in New Delhi, India, recently released a report on the most powerful nations in the world. The United States came first, followed by China, Russia, France, Japan, United Kingdom, Germany, India, Canada, and Israel, in that order. The rankings were based on a composite index which includes economic, military, population, technological, energy, and foreign affairs capabilities. 



Source: Foundation for National Security Research