Explain the military strength of Eu

The EU was considered as highly influential because:

1. Economic Influence:

1. The EU has world's biggest economy with the GDP of more than $12 trillion in 2005,larger than that of the US.
2. The Euro, currency of EU, can pose a threat to the dominance of US Dollar.
3. It also functions as an important bloc int international economic organisations such as the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

2. Political Influence:

1. Two members of the EU, Britain and France, hold permanent seats on the UN Security Council.
2. The EU also included various non-permanent members of the UNSC.
3. The European Union plays an influential role in diplomacy, economic investments, and negotiations except military force because of its dialogue with China on Human Rights and Environmental Degradation is remarkable.

3. Militarily Influence:

1. The EU’s combined armed forces are second largest in the world.
2. It's total spending on defence is second after the US.
3. Two EU important states members, Britain and France, also experience nuclear arsenals of 550 nuclear warheads.
4. It is the world’s second most important source of space and communications technology.