5 Most Powerful Countries in the World

4. France

Military Expenditure in 2019: $50 billion

It is difficult to overestimate France’s historical and contemporary influence on the world. France, which is located in Western Europe, is one of the world’s oldest countries, with a global impact in science, politics, economy, and, most importantly culture. France began as a kingdom, then an empire, and lastly a republic in the Middle Ages. It was one of the first countries to support individual rights. Dassault Aviation is a major player in terms of supplying state-of-the-art fighter jets to countries around the globe such as India, which is why we have listed France as the 4th most powerful country in the world despite less military spending as compared to Saudi Arabia, India, etc.