Will India e the next world power

I will just continue adding on to where I ended 7) Lower rates of famine. The easiest indicator of what is an advanced nation and what is a poverty stricken nation is how frequently the nation suffers from famine, hwo well a nation can forestall famines, and how well nations can eliminate and contain famines. The last major famine that occurred back in India occurred in 1943 when WWII was raging. http://en.wikipedia.org... India's ability to avert numerous famines despite enduring drought after drought greatly reflects its ability and influence to protect its own population, improve infrastructure, and work with its own people. In the biggest famine crisis in India since 1943, the Maharashtra drought of the 1970's, 25 million people suddenly became extremely vulnerable to starvation and death, but massive intervention by the Indian government despite little outside influence prevented a single death caused by starvation. This successful management of its own population and resources hints at the rising power and influence of India. 8) Less attention to the Kashmir region Perhaps the largest limitation put on India's rise to power was the dispute over the Kashmir region with Pakistan that resulted in three wars, a nuclear standoff, and a still standing hatred between two heavily armed nations. Kashmir to India was what Afghanistan was to Russia or Vietnam to the US. But the Kashmir debacle occurred at such an early time in India's history as an independent nation that it severely impacted the progression of the nation into an industrialized and modern one through the late 20th century while China did. However now that India has taken a step back from its military objectives and focused more on trade, infrastructure, and its people, India is back on track to becoming a very advanced nation and the next superpower in the world. Now to address the Con's original attacks against India in the opening round, - 1 - increasing population - 2 - lack of resources - 3 - lack of respect - 1 - It is true that India's population has long been a limiting factor on the country's well being, however I have already shown that India's population is starting to stabilize growth-wise and provided evidence about how India's massive working population can enable it to become a massive economical force in the world as the country continues to become more modern with time. - 2 - India does not have a lack of resources. Oil wise they have the second largest amount of oil reserves in South Eastern Asia, second only to China. Natural gas wise the country has 1.4 billion cubic meters in reserves of Natural gas and has enough coal to sustain its massive energy consumption for 120 years, and that number can be extended if India continues exploiting renewable energy sources such as hydroelectricity. India is also one of the largest owners of iron, copper, and bauxite in the world with several proven reserves of access to gold, silver, and diamonds. http://www.cs.iupui.edu... http://en.wikipedia.org... http://www.mapsofindia.com... http://www.indexmundi.com... https://www.cia.gov... http://www.miningweekly.com... - 3 - I invite the Con to provide evidence of how the world "doesn't respect" India...