Comments by "LancesArmorStriking" (@LancesArmorStriking) on "Is France the next superpower?" video.

  1.  lkfvhg  ??? Islam itself isn't detrimental to a society, as much as you would like to think that. I don't see Qatar, the UAE, or Oman doing poorly (in terms of actual living standards). Granted, their economy is based on oil, but the rise in prosperity was all done relatively recently, under a fundamentalist Islamic rule. 'Civilization' is not dependent on religion at all- it simply molds to it. Most of the Middle East's problems today stem from Soviet-American involvement in the region, as well as being colonies. That will tend to cripple a nation's ability to govern itself, not having done so for hundreds of years. The coup d'etats in Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan aren't exactly helping stability either. The U.S.-supported groups that killed Qaddafi and tried to kill Assad is also ruining any prospect of stability. Ironically, these regions had virtually nothing but small tribes and sand before Islam politically united them into larger regions. Just stop intervening in their elections and questionable practices (because that is what every country does to industrialize, sorry, fact of life) and they'll develop normally.
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  2. I would recommend (if you are talking about partnering) India. China, Russia, Turkey, all have long history of military involvement in their partner countries. I think India can be just as corrupt, but they don't have a culture of invading others, because they have been blocked by the Himalayas. That could change, but if you want political freedom, go with India. If you want good military, Russia or America. If you want lots of money, China. If you want good trading deals, Turkey.
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