The Role of Maritime Conduits in Global Trade and Geopolitics

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This chapter explores the significance of maritime conduits in the world economy, the shift in naval dominance, and the competition for maritime dominance between the US and China. It also discusses challenges to the principle of freedom of navigation and the influence of technology and climate disruption on sea power.

Squabbles over the seas and their tributary waterways are becoming more tense as rivalries deepen and the climate changes. How should the West prepare? An opinion poll with a twist suggests that Xi Jinping is not as popular as he thinks he is (11:29). And, a tribute to the queen of world rallying (17:42).

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