Maritime Geopolitics and Sea Power

This chapter examines the interplay between maritime power and geopolitics, drawing on historical insights from figures like Alfred Thayer Mahan. It highlights the essential role of naval capabilities in economic competition and discusses the cyclical relationship between a nation's economic strength and its maritime influence. The conversation also reflects on the broader implications of sea power for global relations, particularly in the context of US-China dynamics and the economic hierarchies that shape international interactions.