while the country may be more softly spoken, when in comparison to others, their overall influence on international business tendencies and trends is a very mighty pull....subtle it may seem, but I assure you it's big. Sure...the U.S. outsources many interests to China...but even more 'skilled' interests to India.

Either way, both nations are equally heavily populated. The population-factor will be what assures their longevity and survival in the end.