How the Smart Power Index works
A weighted, data-driven model measures national power across seven dimensions, showing that balanced capabilities—not single strengths—shape global influence.
Peter Wilding
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What is People Power?
People power is the talent pool of your grand strategy, embodying the quality, innovativeness, and education of your population. Just as a football team's success depends on the skill, fitness, and teamwork of its players, a state's ability to thrive.
What is Culture Power?
Culture power is the charisma and identity of your grand strategy, the intangible force that inspires loyalty, attracts allies, and shapes perceptions. In football, it's the equivalent of a club's brand—its history, values, and appeal to fans worldwide.
What is Diplomatic Power?
Diplomatic power is the captaincy of your grand strategy, leading your team on and off the pitch, building alliances, and ensuring cohesion. In football, the captain embodies the voice of the manager, forging relationships with referees, motivating teammates.
What is Economic Power?
Economic power is your midfield general, the player who dictates the game and keeps the team running. It's the lifeblood of your grand strategy, representing 40% of the League of Nations and tying together the seven revolutions of Smart Power: military, economic.
What is Energy Power?
"Energy power is the stamina and fitness of your grand strategy, the fuel that keeps your team performing at its peak throughout the match. Just as a football team cannot compete without well-conditioned players, a state cannot thrive without reliable, sustainable.
What is Military Power?
Military power is the defensive backbone and counter-attacking force of your grand strategy, crucial for protecting sovereignty and projecting influence. Just as a football team cannot dominate without a solid defence and the ability to counterattack, a state cannot secure its position.
What is State Power?
State power is the central playmaker in your grand strategy, orchestrating the seven revolutions of Smart Power. Just as a football team depends on its midfield to maintain possession, control the tempo, and connect defence with attack, a state depends on its institutional strength.
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