Thought I'd do a top 10, keep this thread on-topic, and seeing as I don't play this world anymore, I can do it un-biased
The Federation - In a solid position, don't look to be going anywhere soon, recently won a war against INVICTUS and co., got a good position in the core, love to see them go to war with another large alliance (hint, hint), rather than resorting to bullying small alliances, like I've seen some good alliances do, doesn't usually end well for them.
The Cornucopia - Part of God's Horn, I would like to see these guys in action, haven't seen much of them from when I was playing, although their alliance Blue Sun has been in action against what was ENSIBUS, and from what it looked like, were doing quite well, haven't seen much from the rest of them though.
Sons of Liberty - Ally of the Federation, doing very well for them selves, not much else to say about them. Never were really near me, so don't know much.
Crimson Warriors - Seem to have a strong core, I don't think they are at war with anyone at the moment, but I'd like to see them put to the test
Stinger Assassins -Part of the Hive, their group are lucky in where they are positioned on the rim, they are far away from the Federation and are growing quickly, I think the Hive, with experience, could become a large threat to the Federation and points wise, they are one of the highest in the game, but with so many players they could become too hard to control and fight effectively.
Blood Oath - See Stingers...
The Hornets - See Blood Oath...
The Federation Academy - See the Federation...
IMPERIVM - Former academy of INVICTUS now a stand alone alliance apparently allied with EQUITES, after INVICTUS' collapse there is now a big buffer between them and the Federation so they can grow in peace, unless they annoy the Hive and go to war with them.
Killer Bees - See the Hornets...
Cylonian Wasps - See Killer Bees...
Yellow Jackets - See Cylonian Wasps...
I think Delta has a big problem of forming super alliances, someone should really tell them that only 125 players can win the world, not a 1000