Which country is most likely to become the next great naval, economic, and global power?
Short answerNo successor is selected. Sustained industrial resources and political cooperation are central to the assessment.
NotesNo certain successor to the leading naval and economic powers is identified in this November 2025 exchange. The participants invoke patterns of expansion and contraction in China and Russia while leaving their future trajectories open. European defence cooperation involves tensions between national programmes, European Union membership, and NATO commitments involving Britain. For the United States, the focus shifts to the resources required for renewed construction. Steel and electricity are concrete examples of the industrial foundations needed to build large fleets.