In the tense region of the Middle East, there's a country with a land area of only 25,000 square kilometers and a population of just 9.57 million.
However, despite its small size, this tiny country can navigate through the powder keg of the Middle East with impunity, and no one dares to oppose it.
As people say, it's the "little hegemon" of the Middle East.
Imagine, the size and population of Israel would barely qualify as that of a prefecture-level city in other countries.
Yet, did you know? This "small place" has emerged victorious in all five Middle Eastern wars, defeating the neighboring countries.
This is not luck; it's entirely due to strength speaking for itself!
Take a look at Britain, also a representative of "small yet strong."
Although its area is only a little over 240,000 square kilometers and the population is over 67 million, in the past, Britain was once an "empire on which the sun never sets," ruling most of the world's regions with a land area of over 33 million square kilometers, almost a quarter of the Earth's landmass.
At that time, Britain was arguably the most powerful and largest country globally, and no one dared to underestimate it!
However, look at Brazil, with a land area of over 8.5 million square kilometers and a population of over 200 million, which is more than 300 times the size of Israel and over 30 times that of the UK.
But can its military and technological strength be compared to that of Israel and the UK?
Its economic strength is probably not even on par with Britain's. So, it's true that a large country isn't necessarily powerful, and a small country isn't necessarily weak.
So, why are Israel and Britain so powerful?
Ultimately, it comes down to talent and technology.
Israelis are smart and hardworking; they prioritize education and are committed to technological innovation, placing them in a leading position in various fields.
And although Britain is small in size, it has rich cultural heritage, advanced technological capabilities, and strong economic power, all of which are symbols of strength.
Therefore, a country's strength is not only determined by its size and population but also by its talent, technology, and economic strength.
As people often say, "though small, a sparrow has all its vital organs." Sometimes, small countries can also achieve great things!
Now do you understand? Population dividends aren't everything; real strength is what matters.
The examples of Israel and Britain tell us that as long as we value talent cultivation, technological innovation, and economic development, our countries can also become stronger!
In future development, we should recognize that talent and technology are the keys to a country's strength.
Therefore, we must strengthen investment in talent cultivation and technological innovation, enhance the country's overall strength, make the country more competitive globally, and better able to cope with various challenges and pressures.
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