5 Most Powerful Countries in the World

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1. United States

Military Expenditure in 2019: $732 billion

The United States is considered the world’s most powerful country, with the highest GDP and military budget in the world and huge spending on military gear and labor. The country is a leader in the so-called war on terror, the largest donor to NATO, and strengthens connections by disbursing billions of dollars in military aid to countries all over the world. The US spent more than $33 billion in terms of economic help and more than $13 billion on military aid to other countries in 2019.

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