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A state’s position within the hierarchy of states has been associated with that state’s influence in the global arena. “The greater a state’s capabilities, the higher it is in the international hierarchy of power, and the greater its influence on the international stage” (Griffiths, O’Callaghan, and Roach, 2008: 282). Within the hierarchy of states, a hegemon is at the top of the power scale while secondary powers rank below the hegemon based on their material capabilities and influence in global politics. Secondary powers possess a range of political, economic and military power capabilities and exercise influence in regional and global affairs. In addition, these secondary powers determine the stability and security of the global system through their influence especially in international institutions. Given the current global distribution of power, the United States is generally classified as the global hegemon, whereas Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, and India are considered as secondary powers. Yet we should note that, within this hierarchy, the secondary powers play a crucial role in global governance.