Rise of BRIC nations

Throughout the twentieth century, the list of the world's great powers was predictable short: the United States, the Soviet Union, Japan and northwestern Europe. The twenty-first century is different. China and India are emerging as economic and political heavyweights. China holds over a trillion dollars in hard currency reserves, India's high-tech sector is growing by leaps and bounds and both countries, already recognized as nuclear powers, are developing blue water naives. This tectonic shift makes the future of these regimes uncomfortably uncertain. My partner and I stand in strong negation of the resolution: That on balance the rise of Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRIC) has had a positive impact on the United States. 1)Russia is a military threat not only to the U.S. but our allies " That's one of the tragedies of this life that the men who are most in need of a beating up are always enormous," says one of the characters in the 1942 Preston Sturges film The Palm Beach Story. The same is true of the new predicament of U.S. foreign policy. Russia seems to be on an increasingly confrontational course, powered by a bristlier conception of its interests than at any time since the end of the Cold War, by domestic political arrangements that appear to feed on international tension, and by an enhanced ability to stand its ground. Neither Russia's power nor Russia's aims should be exaggerated. Its new strength has a narrow, even precarious base, and its new goals may be reconsidered if the cost of pursuing them gets too high. But in the wake of the war in Georgia, a more disturbing outcome seems likely to prevail. Russia's power may actually keep growing and carry the country's ambitions with it. 2) High-tech Indian workers endangered U.S. Security Senator Spencer Abraham has cast aside, mounting evidence that alleged high-tech worker shortages are spurious. As powerful as the story of the betrayal of the American high-tech worker is, it may yet be upstaged by the possible betrayal of the American Nation. Alarmed at late-breaking reports that India's Nuclear program might benefit from Indian workers who gain sensitive information and know-how while employed in U.S. high-tech industries, Abraham quickly moved to defuse the issue. The legisilation would require the attorney general to deny any petrition for H1-B workers for any employer that has knowledge or reasonable cause to know that the employee is providing material assistance for the development of nuclear weapons in India or any other country. Critics recently raised questions is this regard about the Tata Group, which allegedly has links to the Indian government and that country's Nuclear program. Tata, which provides the U.S. employers with Indian workers, denies any wrongdoing. 3) Outsourcing You lost your job. It's probably one of the most dreaded things you'll ever hear from your boss. Then you find out that your white-collar position moved to the other side of the globe — to India. President Bush says he feels your pain and that education — not trade protectionism — is the answer to deal with the increasing globalized world in which we live and work. Bush discussed the politically sensitive issue in New Delhi on Friday, wrapping up a three-day stay in India. The country's rapid growth has created anxiety among Americans, especially as they have seen call center jobs, back-office administrative work, software programming and other white collar jobs move there. "It's painful for those who lose jobs," Bush said. "But the fundamental question is, how does a government or society react to that. And it's basically one of two ways. One is to say, losing jobs is painful, therefore, let's throw up protectionist walls. And the other is to say, losing jobs is painful, so let's make sure people are educated so they can find and fill the jobs of the 21st century," he said. In 2004, 16,197 workers were laid off because their job was moved overseas. The figures don't capture all layoffs only the bigger ones, the official said. Outsourcing hurts the United States economy therefore the RISE of BRIC is and has been bad. Conclusion What used to be considered the developing countries of the Third World are quickly becoming the emerging economies of the next world. BRIC are four markets with unique characteristics, but are nonthless tied together by the potential created after changes in their political systems unleashed the consumer demand of 43% of the world's population. The BRIC powers are using their power, and they are changing the very order of the world for the worse. The Rise of The BRIC nations has had a negative impact on the United States and I strongly negate the resolution. Resolved: That, on balance, the rise of Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRIC) has had a positive impact on the United States.