The United Kingdom once ruled a fourth of the entire world's population, but where does it stand on the power scale today? » Subscribe to NowThis World: http://go.nowth.is/World_Subscribe The British Empire was once the world's largest global power, thriving for over four centuries / for over 400 years. With a history like that, it begs the question: just how powerful is the UK today? TestTube Daily takes a look at the world's first superpower and its influence in modern times. To learn why the UK might be departing from the EU, click here: http://testu.be/1p320qJ Learn More: The Sad, Dark End of the British Empire http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2014/08/the-sad-end-of-the-british-empire-110362.html#ixzz3ILAmJaDC "During the 19th and early 20th centuries, Britain had dominion over so many portions of the Earth it was said, famously, that "the sun never set on the British Empire." Since the end of World War II, however, that sun has been steadily dipping toward the horizon. Today, sundown is truly at hand." These Photos Show Why Britain's Small Military Is So Powerful http://www.businessinsider.com/british-armed-forces-flickr-images-2013-12?op=1 The Global Financial Centres Index15 http://www.longfinance.net/images/GFCI15_15March2014.pdf GFCI Ranks and Ratings for 2014 Department for International Development: UK Aid Syria Response https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/372924/DFID-Syria-Humanitarian-Programme-Summary2014.11.11.pdf "As conflict continues in Syria, millions of people are in desperate need of assistance. The UK has committed £700 million of support in response to the humanitarian crisis, including food, medical care and relief items for over a million people in Syria and the region." Watch More: Strength of Nations Playlist http://bit.ly/1xVm53W _________________________ NowThis World is dedicated to bringing you topical explainers about the world around you. Each week we’ll be exploring current stories in international news, by examining the facts, providing historical context, and outlining the key players involved. We’ll also highlight powerful countries, ideologies, influential leaders, and ongoing global conflicts that are shaping the current landscape of the international community across the globe today. More from NowThis: » Subscribe to NowThis News: http://go.nowth.is/News_Subscribe » Like NowThis World on Facebook: https://go.nowth.is/World_Facebook » Tweet @NowThisNews on Twitter: http://go.nowth.is/News_Twitter » Connect with Judah: Follow @judah_robinson on Twitter – Facebook: http://go.nowth.is/LikeJudah » Connect with Versha: Follow @versharma on Twitter – Facebook: http://go.nowth.is/LikeVersha http://www.youtube.com/nowthisworld

• published: 06 Apr 2015
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